Fluffy cake with all the spices you expect from gingerbread.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9 x 9 inch pan.
Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, mix egg, oil, and molasses until combined. Stir in hot water. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.