Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 cup hot water
2 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add the egg and molasses, beating well to combine.
Step 5: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients alternating with the hot water until the batter is smooth.
Step 6: Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula.
Step 7: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 8: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure your molasses is unsulphured for the best flavor. For a crunchier top, sprinkle a tablespoon of coarse sugar over the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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