Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup unsulphured molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons molasses (for glaze)
1-2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Beat in the egg and then stir in the 1 cup of molasses until well combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
Step 6: Carefully stir in the boiling water by hand until the batter is smooth (it will be thin).
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: While the cake cools slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of molasses, and milk to create the glaze.
Step 9: Pour the molasses glaze over the warm gingerbread cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
Ensure your boiling water is truly boiling to help activate the spices properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg