Gingerbread With Streusel Topping

• cup sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• cup shortening↗1⁄2 cup
• egg, beaten↗1
• cup molasses↗1 cup
• cup hot water, scant1 cup
• cups sifted flour2 1⁄2 cups
• teaspoons baking soda↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• teaspoon cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon ginger↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon clove↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• Topping
• cup brown sugar↗1 cup
• tablespoons flour↗3 tablespoons
• teaspoon cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• tablespoons melted butter3
• cup nuts, chopped1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350*.

2. 2

   Cream shortening and sugar.

3. 3

   Add egg, molasses and dry ingredients sifted together.

4. 4

   Add hot water and beat until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour in a greased 9x13 pan.

6. 6

   Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle on top.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes.