Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger ((or up to 1 tablespoon for a stronger flavor))
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Optional, for serving: powdered sugar; whipped cream

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. Spray the parchment with cooking spray as well, and then set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the butter and milk. Heat over medium-high, just until the butter is melted and bubbles form around the edges of the pan. Whisk in the brown sugar until dissolved. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
  • Stir the egg into the cooled butter mixture.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the butter mixture. Stir just until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
  • Dust cooled cake with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream, if desired.