Gingerbread Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened ((1 stick))
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 egg (room temperature)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Whip cream (for serving if desired)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting if desired)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Spray 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.

5. 5

   Beat in egg and molasses.

6. 6

   Add dry mixture alternating with buttermilk, beating after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl.

7. 7

   Spread batter evenly into prepared baking dish.

8. 8

   Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool to room temperature or serve warm with whip cream.

10. 10

    Store leftovers in airtight container.