Serves 9
Ingredients:
2½ cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup soft butter
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup dark molasses
1 cup hot water
Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly grease 9x9x1¾" pan. Line with waxed paper. Grease paper lightly.
Sift together first 7 ingredients; set aside.
In large bowl of electric mixer, cream butter & sugar together at medium speed until light & fluffy. Add eggs; beat until very light. Mix molasses with hot water.
Beat in flour alternately with molasses at low speed, beginning & ending with flour. Mix until just smooth
Turn into pan. Bake 40-45 minutes at 350º. Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes. Turn out.