Cassie’s Ginger Cake with Sauce
Cake ingredients:
- 1/3 cup of shortening
- ½ cup of white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ¾ of cup flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of ginger
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- 2/3 cup of fancy molasses
- 2/3 cup of hot water
Cake directions:
Cream the shortening, sugar, and egg. Mix dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. In a small bowl, mix the molasses and hot water together. Pour into a parchment lined 8x8 inch pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Sauce ingredients:
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- Dash of salt
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Sauce directions:
In a small saucepan, mix the brown sugar, flour, and salt until combined. Add the boiling water, butter, and vanilla and mix well. Bring to a light boil and simmer until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Spoon over a piece of ginger cake when ready to serve.
