Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 350*. Spray bottom and sides of a 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In small bowl, combine all streusel ingredients except margarine; mix well. l Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

3. In large bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon ginger, baking soda and salt; mix well. Add milk, molasses, oil and egg; beat with wire whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour batter evenly into sprayed pan. Sprinkle with streusel mixture.

4. Bake at 350* for 18 to 23 minutes or until center is firm to the touch. Cut into squares; serve warm or cool. If desired, serve topped with light whiped topping or nonfat vanilla yogurt.

9 servings

NOTES : I made the Ginger Streusel cake yesterday, with some minor modifications, and it was WONDERFUL!! I doubled the topping ingredients (except for the butter) and added a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter. It makes a wonderful desert or coffee cake. Served warm with lf vanilla icecream is excellent. I plan to use the recipe for muffins also. [jneger@juno.com (Nicki A Eger)]

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