Description
A moist and flavorful gingerbread snack cake perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert is spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses for a rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with hot water.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg