Appalachian Gingerbread

Appalachian Gingerbread
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1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1 cup sorghum
1 cup hot water
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Sauce (see below)
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Beat the egg and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the butter, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, sorgham, and hot water and mix well. Stir in the flour and baking soda. Pour into a greased 9X13 inch baking pan. Bake for 350 degrees for 30 minutes. To serve, cut into pieces and spoon the hot sauce over the top. Yields 15 servings.
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Sauce:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup maragarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Mix the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until the dry ingredients are dissolved. Add the margarine and vanilla and mix well until smooth.Note: For lemon sauce, add 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice.