Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (1 teaspoon vinegar and enough milk to make 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup hot water
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Stir in melted butter, molasses, egg, and buttermilk or sour milk. Beat in hot water. Pour batter into a generously greased and floured 8-inch square pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.Serve gingerbread with whipped cream or lemon sauce.
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