Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup hot water (scant)
- powdered sugar or whipped cream (for serving)
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil and flour a 9" round or 9" square pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter until light then add sugar gradually until fully incorporated. Add egg and mix for 2 minutes on medium. Add molasses and mix until combined.
- Sift flour and then measure in to a medium bowl. Add soda and spices. sift three more times or stir with a whisk for about 30 seconds.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients about 1/3rd at a time, scraping sides of bowl and fully incorporating each time. Add hot water. BATTER WILL BE THIN!
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool on a cooling rack. To prevent sticking, cut with a serrated knife dipped in flour.
