Description
A moist and warmly spiced old-fashioned gingerbread cake with rich molasses flavor, perfect for cozy evenings and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the hot water, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra comfort.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The flavor deepens if made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
