1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 well-beaten egg
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. hot (not boiling) water

Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add alternately with hot water. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 35 minutes in a 9 x 9 inch pan. Serve hot with butter or serve cool with whipped cream or ice cream.