This recipe was found among the same writings of Nina Wallace as her Christmas Message (previously posted).
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Molasses
- ½ Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup Boiling Water
- 1 Tsp Soda
- 1 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ½ Tsp Allspice
- 3½ Cups All-purpose Flour
Combine Molasses & Sugar and mix well.
Add each ingredient in the order listed while continuing to mix well.
Spread mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 in pan and Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Do not remove from pan but allow to cool completely.
Spread on Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting from recipe below.
Cut into squares (15-18 servings).
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
- ½ package of softened Cream Cheese (8oz)
- ¼ Cup of softened Butter
- 2 Cups of sifted Sugar (XXX)
- 1 Tsp of grated Lemon Rind
- ½ Tsp of Lemon Extract
Combine cheese & butter and beat until light and fluffy
Add Sugar and beat well
Stir in Rind & Extract
Yields about 1 Cup
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