Name: Ginger Cake
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 cup blackstrap molasses*; 1 cup boiling-hot water; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

This dark, moist cake gets its deep flavor from blackstrap molasses, which may not sound appealing on its own but is wonderful in this cake.

Cooks' note:

Batter can be baked in 18 buttered 1/2-cup muffin cups until muffins are springy to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes.

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