Hot Water Gingerbread

It's hard to beat a warm piece of gingerbread on a crisp fall evening. This one's sure to please.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine, softened

• TOPPING

• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
•  whipped topping (storebought or homemade)

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, salt, ginger, and baking soda; set aside.
2. In mixing bowl, combine eggs, molasses, water, and butter, beating until smooth.
3. Gradually add dry ingredients.
4. Pour into greased 8 inch square baking dish.
5. Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle evenly over batter.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool before cutting, and serve with dollop of whipped cream.