Gingerbread Cake

2 1/3 c flour
1 1/2 t ground ginger
1 t cinnamon
3/4 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/2 c butter, melted
1/3 c brown sugar
1 c molasses
1 egg
3/4 c hot water

Whipped cream

Heat oven to 325.
Grease and flour a 9 inch square baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt.

In a separate bowl, sir together the butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and water.
Add to dry ingredients, and beat on medium speed for about a minute, scraping the sides with a spatula.

Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Serve with whipped cream.

Makes 9 servings.