Louise's Gingerbread

A week ago, I cooked up several different gingerbread recipes and this one was voted the family favorite. It comes from The Farm Vegetarian Cookbook by Louise Hagler (I've owned this cookbook for about 25 years and turn to it often for simple, healthy dishes). I've adapted the recipe a little for my specific tastes and it still comes out unbelievably moist. Let me know how you like it.

1 cup molasses
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup applesauce
2 tsp. ground or fresh crushed ginger
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda in 1 cup boiling water

Preheat oven to 350. Combine the flour, ginger and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add the liquid ingredients, with the soda water last. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Bake for 35-40 minutes on top rack of oven. Remove and let cool 15 minutes before serving.