Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsulphured molasses (I use Grandma's Original Unsulphured)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • powdered sugar and whipped cream (for topping)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Use an electric mixer to cream together the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the molasses and egg and beat until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Use a spoon to blend the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Add the hot water and stir until well incorporated and the batter is smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • It is delicious served slightly warm, topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream!