Description
A moist, spiced ginger cake made with molasses and warm spices. Perfect for holidays or any time you’re craving comfort food.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp blended cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
In a large separate bowl, combine molasses, hot water, brown sugar, and oil. Let cool slightly.
Stir in egg until blended.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Freezes well wrapped for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Southern-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 275
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: ginger cake, moist ginger cake, molasses cake, spiced cake