Gingerbread Cake

This is one of those old fashioned recipes for which I have nostalgic feelings.  I remember my mom making it and I almost feel as though I can step back in time eating it.  If you like the taste of molasses or gingerbread, you are sure to love this cake too.


Gingerbread Cake
(Printable Recipe)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water


Preheat oven to 350 F.  Spray a 9" square pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.  Add egg and molasses and mix well.  Sift together dry ingredients.  Blend dry ingredients with creamed mixture.  Add hot water and mix.  Pour into prepared pan.  Bake for 50 minutes.  Let cool.
Dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh whipped cream.