Monday, November 10, 2008

Gingerbread Pudding Cake



If you like molasses, you will love this cake! We loved it. I served it with whipped cream on top, but you can also serve with ice cream...or by itself! -Kristin

2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 t. baking soda
1 1/2 t. ginger
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. allspice
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 c. water
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. butter, melted
1 1/2 c. hot water

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • In medium mixer bowl combine flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg; set aside.
  • In a large mixer bowl beat, for 1-2 minutes, 1/2 c. softened butter and sugar.
  • Add the egg and molasses, continue beating until well mixed.
  • Reduce speed to low and alternate adding flour and water until well blended.
  • Pour batter into 9x13 pan.
  • Sprinkle batter with the brown sugar.
  • In bowl, mix together melted butter and the hot water.
  • Pour water mixture over batter.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes or until gingerbread is cracked on top and tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.

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