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gingerbread snacking cake

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gingerbread snacking cake

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  1. 1

    Beat brown sugar, butter or margarine, and orange rind until smooth, using an electric mixer.

  2. 2

    Beat in egg and egg white, beating well after each addition.

  3. 3

    Add applesauce, molasses and ginger; mixing until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to sugar mixture; beating 2 to 3 minutes until evenly mixed.

  5. 5

    Bake in 8-inch square cake pan at 350° for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Taste for salt and serve when it looks done.

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