Spiced Pudding Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups water (this is additional)
1/4 cup butter, cubed (this is additional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well; then beat in molasses.
Combine flour, baking soda, spices and salt in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the 1 cup of water, beating well after each addition.
Transfer batter to a 9x13\" UNgreased baking pan. Sprinkle batter with brown sugar.
In a microwave, heat 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 c butter, until butter is melted. Carefully pour this mixture over the batter in the pan.
Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
Serve WARM. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.