1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking soda
dash of salt
1 slightly beaten egg white
1/3 c. molasses
1/3 c. water
3 tbsp. cooking oil
sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Line eight 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, soda and salt. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the egg white, molasses, water and oil. Stir molasses mixture into flour mixture just until blended.

Spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups.

Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until cupcakes spring back when pressed lightly in center. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm or cool.

Makes 8 cupcakes (8 servings).

Time - Preparation Time: 10 minutes. Cooking Time: 15 minutes.