Pumpkin Gingerbread W. Caramel Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup margarine or 150 ml margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar or 125 ml brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup cooked pumpkin or 125 ml cooked pumpkin
1/3 cup molasses or 75 ml molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda or 5 ml baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 5 ml ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger or 5 ml ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or 1 ml ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 2/3 cup soured milk or 150 ml buttermilk
1/2 1/2 cup nuts or 125 ml raisins (optional)

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, with electric mixer, cream margarine and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, pumpkin, and molasses until combined.
2. In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk until well combined. Stir in raisins or nuts, if desired.
3. Pour into greased 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan; smooth top with knife. Bake in 350 F (189 C) oven for 40 - 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm with caramel sauce.