Dark Molasses Ginger Cake

🍯 Dark Molasses Ginger Cake with Old-Time Flavor

Dark molasses and warm ginger give this tender cake the deep, cozy flavor of an old-fashioned farmhouse dessert.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

3/4 cup dark molasses

1 cup hot water

1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. 

Add the egg and vanilla.

Mix in the molasses.

Add the dry ingredients alternately with the hot water, mixing just until smooth.

Pour into the prepared pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the center springs back lightly when touched.

Cool for 15 minutes before slicing