Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 9” x 13” pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl beat butter with sugar. Beat in eggs then molasses. Beat in water.

Step 3

Sprinkle over the flour, spices, baking soda and salt and beat until smooth.

Step 4

Pour into prepared pan and bake until a tester comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, about 45 minutes to an hour.