Victoria’s Old-Fashioned Gingerbread
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups Unbleached Flour (usually a good idea to sift)
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 ½ Teaspoons Ground Ginger
½ Teaspoon Ground Cloves
½ Cup Melted Butter
1 Cup Molasses
2 Eggs
½ Cup Buttermilk
¼ Cup Hot Water
Preheat oven to 350° F. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Stir in melted butter, molasses, eggs and buttermilk. Beat in hot water. Pour batter into a generously greased and floured 8 inch square man. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched with finger.
Serve gingerbread with whipped cream.
*Note: If you do not have buttermilk you can use sour milk (1 teaspoon vinegar and enough milk to make ½ cup)
