Molasses Cake

By á-7592

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 9 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping

Preparation

Step 1

•In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition.
•Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; garnish with whipped topping. Yield: 9 servings.