Circle B Kitchen
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup dark molasses
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening (I used coconut oil)
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a square pan (9x9 or 8x8 inches). Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an inch or two overhang.
Measure all ingredients into a large mixer bowl and blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping the bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes on medium speed, scraping the bowl occasionally. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. (do not overbake!) Serve warm with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream.