1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. hot water

Mix sugar, egg, molasses and butter. Add dry ingredients and lastly, hot water. Bake in 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.