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Description
A warm and flavorful spice cake with a hint of ginger, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in egg and molasses.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and hot water to the butter mixture.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg