Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, sifted
- 1 teaspoon ginger, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves, sifted
- 1 cup dark cane syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, then add previously sifted dry ingredients, alternately with syrup and water. Beat enough to mix thoroughly. Add optional pecans if desired. Pour into a well-greased 12×8 pan and bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.
Recipe courtesy: Acadia Parish Tourist Commission
