Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup shortening, cubed1 cup boiling water2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground ginger2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaConfectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening and boiling water until smooth; cool slightly. Beat in eggs and molasses until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into molasses mixture. Transfer to prepared pan.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. If desired, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
