Ginger Bars (Gingerbread Cake) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs; beat well.
Beat in water and molasses.
Combine flour, baking soda, and spices; add molasses mixture.
Spread into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 minutes, or until bars are done.
Cool.
Dust with confectioner's sugar.