Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) white sugar
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) shortening
- 1 egg (beaten well)
- 1 tbs (5 ml) soda
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) molasses
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ginger
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) flour
Directions
Mix ingredients in order as given, beat well, bake in moderate oven. 350°F for 35-40 minutes. This makes a delicious dessert to serve with whipped cream or served with vanilla ice cream with pure maple syrup poured over it as a sauce.