Spiced Gingerbread

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 2715 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 1 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons orange zest grated
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon mace
1 cup molasses or sorghum
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup raisins, seedless
1/4 cup brandy fruit juice or coffee

Directions

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 988g
Amount per Serving
Calories 2715 7% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.0g31%
 Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 635mg212%
Sodium 2078mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 585.0g195%
 Dietary Fiber 15.0g60%
 Sugars 233.0g
Protein 58.0g115%
Vitamin A 17%  Vitamin C 66%
Calcium 92%  Iron 206%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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