I got this recipe from a friend who acquired it from a friend in Ireland. Very moist with a great gingerbread taste.  Great with a dollop of real whip cream.

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INGREDIENTS 

1

cup molasses

1

teaspoon baking soda

1

cup sugar

1/2

teaspoon salt

2

teaspoons cinnamon

2 1/2

cups flour

1 1/2

cups boiling water

1/2

cup butter

1

tablespoon baking powder

1

teaspoon ginger

1

large egg

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°.

Stir together molasses and boiling water; add soda and let cool till lukewarm.

Cream butter and sugar; add egg.

Sift all remaining ingredients.

Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.

Add molasses mixture; batter will be very thin.

Place batter in 9 x 13 pan.

Bake for 20 minutes then reduce heat to 300° and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until cake tests done.