Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 cups milk (slightly warmed)
  • 4 tbsp molasses
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 4 eggs separated
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Grease an 8 x 8 brownie pan and set aside. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter. Add the molasses to the warm milk and stir until it dissolves.
  • In a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks and brown sugar until light and fluffy. While this is mixing, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks.
  • Add the melted butter and tablespoon of water to the beaten egg and sugar. Mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Mix in the flour and the spices until well combined. On low speed add the milk and vanilla.
  • Fold in the egg whites 1/2 at a time making sure there are no large lumps.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and place in the oven.
  • Bake for about 50-55 minutes or until the cake is a dark brown on top and the center is not jiggly.