Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add hot water and mix until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.