I remember this from when I was a kid. My mother made it all the time.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8pieces
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
1egg
1/2cupsugar
1/2cupmolasses
5tbspbutter melted
2/3cupwater
1 1/2cupsall-purpose flour
1tspbaking soda
1tspground ginger
1/2tspsalt
Whipped Cream
Instructions
Combine egg, sugar, molasses, butter and water mix well.
In a large bowl stir together flour, baking soda, ginger, and salt; add molasses mixture and beat until mixed well.
Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until cake tests done. (insert toothpick near the center should come out clean)