Gingerbread

Simple cake-like gingerbread. Top with whipped cream, vanilla sauce or a scoop of pumpkin ice cream.

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