Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup molasses
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup hot water
Directions:
- Sift flour, sugar and spices into a large bowl.
- Stir in butter, molasses, egg and buttermilk.
- Using a wooden spoon, beat in hot water.
- Pour batter into an 8" square pan sprayed with cooking spray
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Cool on wire rack. Best when slightly warm
