Close Topic Options

Spiced Gingerbread

Recipe name:
Spiced Gingerbread

Recipe category:
Desserts

What are your thoughts about this classic dish?

Recipe details:

1/2 c Shortening 2 3/4 c Flour 2 tb Orange rind, grated 1 ts Soda 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 c Brown sugar 1 ts Cinnamon 3 Eggs 1 ts Mace 1 c Molasses or sorghum 1 ts Nutmeg 1/4 c Orange juice 1/2 c Raisins 1/4 c Brandy, fruitjuice or coffee George Washington's mother's recipe uses no ginger. Fruit juice or coffee may be substituted for brandy. Cream shortening and orange rind together. Add brown sugar gradually and cream thoroughly. Blend in well beaten eggs. Beat hard for 1-2 minutes to make a smooth batter. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together and add to creamed mixture alternately with the molasses and mix of orange juice/brandy. Add raisins. Pour in well greased and floured 8" X 12" X 2-1/2" pan. bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Mrs. Harold T. Cook

Your opinion:
If you have actually made this recipe please give your reviews.

Spiced Gingerbread

In my opinion spiced gingerbread has to be expounded right away so maybe what find out.