1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 c. hot water

Bake cake at 350 degrees. Bake cake and let cool. Slice desired amounts and cover with Gingerbread Glaze.

6 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. hot water

Mix and let cool a little then add 3 egg yolks. Cook above mixture until nearly thick.

Add slowly:

3 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt