Molasses Cookie Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 1/3 cups + 1 T. (or 300 grams) Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. dried ginger
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. xanthan gum
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup palm oil shortening (or regular shortening)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup +1 T. hot water
- Powdered Sugar for dusting (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8×8 pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl combine the first seven ingredients. Whisk well until any lumps are broken up.
- Using a stand mixer, combine shortening, sugar, molasses and hot water. Mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix on medium speed, using a spatula to scrap down the sides of the bowl. Mix until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before cutting and serving.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
