CAKE - GINGERBREAD CHOCOLATE SWIRL

By akselden

Ingredients

• 1/2 C. unsalted butter, plus more for pan
• 1 1/2 C. flour
• 1/2 C. light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground clove
• 1/2 C. water
• 1/2 C. molasses
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter an 8" square pan.

2. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, ginger, baking powder, salt, pepper and cloves.

3. Melt the butter in the water in a small saucepan over medium heat, and stir mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth. Stir in molasses and egg.

4. Pour half the batter into prepared pan. With a spoon, drizzle half the chocolate over the batter. Pour remaining batter on top, and drizzle the remaining chocolate over the batter in a decorative pattern.

5. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

6. Serve cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.