Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 2 Tbsp. white vinegar

Method

  • Mix baking soda with hot water. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add molasses, butter, egg, soda water and vinegar; mix until batter is smooth. Pour batter into a lightly greased 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35 - 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.