Perfect for holidays or anytime this old-fashioned cake is a reminder of grandmas kitchen.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 12

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

2½ teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¾ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup unsulphured molasses (240ml/325g)
• 1 cup hot water (240ml
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• ¾ cup unsalted butter melted (170g)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or spray with baking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and baking soda.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the molasses and hot water until the molasses is dissolved. Whisk in the sugar and the butter until well combined. Finally, whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Pour the molasses mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the center is springy to the touch. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Serve with fresh whipped cream and dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 3mg