Description
Gingerbread Cake. From Alissa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (120ml) molasses
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
- Cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in the egg and molasses. Stir in the dry ingredients, then the hot water.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and spoon on a thin powdered-sugar glaze.
Notes
The batter looks thin after the hot water. That is what keeps the crumb soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American