Ginger Cake

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup of flour
  
• 1/2 cup of molasses
  
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
  
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 heaped tablespoon of butter
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of cloves
  

Directions

1. Mix the molasses and sugar together.
2. Add the butter and hot water and mix.
   
3. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
4. Beat the egg yolks and add them to the mix along with the cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
5. Beat the egg whites and add them to the mixture as well.
   
6. Dissolve baking soda in a little water and add to mixture.
7. Add flour and mix.
8. Bake for 45 minutes at a moderate temperature.
   

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Ben Allen
Louisiana Anthology
July 18, 2023