INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup
Ginger, fresh
1
Egg, large
1/2 cup
Blackstrap molasses
3 cups
All purpose flour
3/4 tsp
Baking soda
1 tsp
Cinnamon
1/4 tsp
Cloves, ground
1/2 tsp
Cream of tartar
1
Food colouring
4 1/2 cups
Icing sugar
3 tbsp
Meringue
1/2 cup
Sugar
2 tsp
Vanilla
1/2 cup
Vegetable shortening or unsalted butter
1/2 cup
Water