Heavenly Gingerbread Cake

2 c cake flour, sifted
1 t baking soda
1 t ginger
1/4 t salt
6 T butter
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c molasses
2 ea eggs, well beaten
1/2 c sour milk (or buttermilk)

Sift flour, soda, ginger, and salt together 3 times. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add molasses, eggs, and milk and beat well. Fold in sifted dry ingredients; beat thoroughly and pour into greased 9" x 9" pan. Bake in moderate oven (350) 30 to 35 minutes.

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