Molasses Cake

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp butter, softened (this makes it taste more old-fashioned)
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c dark molasses--amt depends on type (if you use light use 3/4 cup)
• 1 c all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp ginger, ground
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 c hot water
• 9 Tbsp cool whip (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

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.

2.
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.