Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 cup molasses2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2-1/2 cups water, divided2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubedWhipped cream and ground cinnamon, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with 1 cup water, beating well after each addition.
Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. In a microwave, heat butter and remaining water until butter is melted; carefully pour over batter.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon if desired.
