Ingredients

• 500 ml flour
• 125 ml molasses
• 125 ml sugar
• 125 ml softened butter
• 1 egg
• 125 ml sour milk
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and molasses.

3. 3

   Dissolve baking soda in sour milk.

4. 4

   Combine flour and spices.

5. 5

   Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk.

6. 6

   Pour into a greased round pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.