Ingredients
½cupwhite sugar
½cupbutter
1egg
1cupunsulphured molasses
2½cupsall-purpose flour
1½tspbaking soda
2tspground cinnamon
2tspground ginger
1tspground cloves
½tspsalt
½cupapplesauce,optional
1cuphot water
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour or use baking spray on a 9 inch square pan.
In a stand mixer, cream together the sugar and butter until lightened in color and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses until fully combined.
Add in the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves until just combined. With a whisk, add in the hot water and applesauce.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
