Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 1 t vanilla extract 1.5 cups all-purpose flour 2 t ground ginger 1/2 t baking soda 1/4 t ground nutmeg 1/8 t salt 1/8 t ground cloves 2/3 cup milk Frosting: 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 t vanilla extract 1.5 cups powdered sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 9x9 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. With electric mixer cream butter and sugar. Add in molasses, egg, and vanilla, blend thoroughly. Alternate mixing in remaining ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Test for doneness and completely cool before frosting. For frosting: Mix all ingredients with electric mixer. If youd like a thinner consistency, add in milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Frost cake and refrigerate if not serving immediately. Optional: Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon if desired (it looks pretty).
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 06:58:27 +0000
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