Molasses Cake/Hot Water Gingerbread Recipe

• 1/2 c. Margarine or possibly shortening
• 1/2 c. Brown sugar
• 1 x Well beaten egg
• 1 c. Dark molasses
• 2 1/2 c. Sifted cake flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
•     For the Cake:, (cont)
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 c. Warm water
• 3 x Peeled and sliced apples
• 1/2 c. Brown sugar
• 2 tsp Butter

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