A quick and simple, but delicious cake; perfect for unexpected visitors.
Serves: 8 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Calories: 249 calories
Ingredients:
- 1/3 c. Butter
- 1/2 c. Boiling water
- 1/4 c. Sugar
- 1/2 c. Molasses
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 c. Flour
- 1 tsp. Baking soda
- 2 tsp. Ginger powder
- 1 tsp. Ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp. Salt
- Parchment paper
- Cooking Spray
Instructions:
- Combine butter and water in a heat safe, 2 cup, measuring cup; stir until the butter is melted. Add sugar, molasses and stir to combine. Add the beaten egg and stir to combine.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, ginger cloves and salt together into a bowl. Pour the liquid mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Cut a circle from the parchment paper the size of the bottom of the 2.3 Quart Casserole. Preheat the casserole over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes. Spray the casserole with cooking spray and place the parchment paper circle inside the bottom of the pan.
- Pour the cake mixture into the prepared pan; place the pan back on medium-low heat and bake for 20-25 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick is inserted in the center and comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the heat when the cake is done. Remove the lid and let the cake stand for 5 minutes to cool. After cooling, place a plate upside down over the casserole. Holding the plate and casserole together, flip the cake over. Remove the casserole and the parchment paper. Use a second plate and repeat the flip to turn the cake right side up. Let the cake cool for another 5 minutes.
- Serve with freshly whipped cream.