Baking Molten Cakes
Dark Molasses Gingerbread Cake
Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026
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Thin batter is right for this cake; hot water blooms the spices and keeps it moist.
Ingredients
Method
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Heat oven to 350°F; grease a 9x9 pan.
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Whisk dry ingredients. Whisk butter, sugar, molasses, egg and fresh ginger.
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Combine, then whisk in hot water until smooth (batter is thin).
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Bake 40–45 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool slightly.
Notes & swaps
- Thin batter is right for this cake; hot water blooms the spices and keeps it moist.
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