Gingerbread with tenders

1 cup cola 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup mild-flavored light molasses 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1[...]

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon[...]

4 medium apples , pared, cored & sliced (about 4 cups) 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup[...]