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Lafayette Gingerbread
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 15
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup molasses
3 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup warm milk (105° to 115°)
1/2 cup brandy
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup raisins
Directions:
1. Cream butter; gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add molasses and eggs; beat well.
2. Combine flour, cream of tartar, and spices.
3. Dissolve soda in warm milk; add to creamed mixture alternately with flour mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat well after each addition. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Cut into squares to serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com