Fruit Filled Gingerbread

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Title: FRUIT FILLED GINGERBREAD
Categories: Cakes
Yield: 1 Servings

-Patricia Dwigans fwds07a-
1 1/4 c Flour
3/4 ts Soda
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Cloves
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 c Candied fruit; diced
2 tb Candied ginger; sliced, OR
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 c Shortening
1 Egg
1/3 c Honey
2 tb Molasses
1 c Hot water
1/4 c Nuts; finely chopped

--------------------------------ORANGE GLAZE--------------------------------
1/3 c Sugar
1/4 c Orange juice
1/2 ts Lemon extract

Sift together flour, soda, spices and salt. Add diced candied fruit and
candied ginger, if desired. Blend together shortening and sugar, creaming
well. Add egg, honey and molasses; beat well. Blend in dry ingredients; mix
thoroughly. Add hot water and mix until smooth. Pour into well greased and
lightly floured 8x8x2- inch pan. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350~ for 30-35
minutes. Pour orange glaze over cake. Return to oven; bake 10 more minutes.
Orange Glaze. Combine sugar and orange juice in a saucepan. Boil 5
minutes. Remove from heat; add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract.

1953 Pillsbury Bakeoff Contest winner.

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