Molasses cake

RECIPE

2 tbsp softened butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temp
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup hot water

Preheat oven to 350. In a small bowl beat sugar and butter until crumbly. Beat in egg and molasses

In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add to butter mixture and alternate with water.

Transfer to a greased 9" square baking dish and bake for 25 - 30 minutes