Tender cake with cinnamon-ginger flavors; easy, spiced treat for tea or holidays. Vegetarian, festive, and comforting.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup molasses
11 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
14 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, light brown sugar, and molasses until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just blended.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Lift out using parchment and cool completely.
08 - Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
