French Canadian Frosted Maple Gingerbread

Molasses, ginger and maple syrup are inextricably linked with early canadian foods.

Sift together the flour , soda , ginger and salt.

Beat the egg until it is foamy , then gradually beat in the maple syrup , sour cream , and butter or bacon fat.

Gradually add the dry ingredients , beating until well blended.

Pour into a greased and lightly floured 11 x 7 x 1 1 / 2 inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 f.

For 30 to 40 minutes , or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Remove from the oven and let it cool.

Combine all the frosting ingredients in a bowl , beat with an electric mixer until smooth , creamy and of spreading consistency.

Place the icing in big swirls on the cake and sprinkle to taste with chopped walnuts.

The canadian cook book.

all-purpose flour, baking soda, ginger, salt, egg, pure maple syrup, sour cream, butter, icing sugar, maple syrup