1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 c. hot water

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean (around 35-45 minutes); allow to cool. Slice desired amounts and cover with Gingerbread Glaze.

GINGERBREAD GLAZE:

6 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. hot water

Mix and let cool a little then add 3 egg yolks. Cook above mixture until nearly thick.

Add slowly:

3 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt