Preheat oven to 350°F Grease an 8×8 cake pan. This recipe uses 2 mixing bowls,1 large and 1 medium.
Peel an grate your ginger if not using ginger paste.
In the large mixing bowl,create together the butter and brown sugar. Add molasses,syrup, egg and salt, beating after each addition. Beat mixture on low speed until smooth.
In a separate bowl,mix the flour, soda, & spices.
Mix half the dry mix into the sugar mixture. Beat until smooth
Mix in 1/4 cup buttermilk.Beat until smooth.
Add remaining flour, then the remaining buttermilk, beating after each addition.
Use a large spoon to stir in the ginger. Mix until well incorporated.
Pour into a well greased 8×8 cake pan and back 35 – 40 minutes or until the toothpick jabbed in the middle comes out clean.
