Gingerbread Cake

Adapted from PCC

2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger 
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted 
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, mix together the melted butter, maple syrup, molasses, water, vanilla and eggs until combined.
3. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth out. Bake for 35 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool and dust with confectioner’s sugar if desired.