If you love ginger - this is for you. |
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Ingredients
1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger (if using fresh grated - put 1 tbsp.) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup honey 1 cup boiling water whipped cream for topping, if desired |
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Steps
- Beat egg, gradually adding sugar and butter.
- In separate bowl, sift together flour and rest of dry ingredients.
- Stir molasses and honey into the boiling water, until dissolved and smooth. Slightly cool.
- Stir the molasses mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Add dry ingredients and stir together well.
- Pour batter into greased 9 in. x 9 in. pan.
- Bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool completely before cutting.
