Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Place raisins in hot water to soak for 5 minutes then drain.
2. Beat egg and add in sugar, butter and molasses mix well.
3. Combine dry ingredients and add to the wet ingredients. Mix and add 1 cup of hot water. Mix well and add raisins if desired.
4. Pour into a 9x13 pan and bake at 325F for 45 minutes.