Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::9
Yield::1 9×9-inch cake
Ingredients
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1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
½ cup white sugar
½ cup dark molasses
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
½ cup boiling water
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
Whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl. Stir in sugar, molasses, oil, and egg until just combined. Pour in boiling water; whisk until batter is smooth and shiny, about 1 minute.
Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
Pour lemon juice mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Spread mixture around with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
Let cake cool completely before serving.