Ginger Bread I

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.

Combine melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, stirring until well blended. Add milk and mix until the wet ingredients are fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ginger until evenly distributed.

Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix. The batter should be thick and cohesive.

Transfer batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.