Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. light molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water
warm applesauce (optional)
whipping cream (optional)
nutmeg (optional)
Directions: Cream together the butter and
sugar. Add the egg and molasses. Mix well. Stir in the flour, baking soda,
cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. Mix well. Add the hot water. Beat well.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 2 lb. coffee can. Place in the crock
pot. Cover top of can with 8 paper towels. Cover crock pot and bake on high 2
1/2 – 3 hours. Serve with applesauce. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with
nutmeg. Yummy! ~ Chef ~
