Ginger-Molasses Skillet Cake

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Title: GINGER-MOLASSES SKILLET CAKE
Categories: Cakes, Desserts
Yield: 8 servings

1 1/3 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Baking soda
2 ts Ground ginger
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Coarsely ground pepper
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Ground allspice
1/4 ts Ground cloves
1 c Dark brown sugar, packed
8 tb Unsalted butter
2/3 c + 2T unsulphered molasses
2/3 c Milk
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
1/4 c Pine nuts
1 c Heavy cream, chilled
1/2 c Sour cream

1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, blend together the flour, baking
powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice and cloves.

2. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, 6 tablespoons
of the butter and 2/3 cup of the molasses. Stir over moderate heat until
melted and well combined. Stir in the milk and vanilla and set aside.

3. Place the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 2
tablespoons molasses in a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Place the skillet in
the oven to melt the butter and sugar and heat the skillet. Stir to
combine.

4. Stir the brown sugar and milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Beat
with a spoon just until smooth. Pour the batter into the skillet. Sprinkle
the pine nuts on top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a tester inserted
in the center o the cake comes out clean.

5. Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the sour cream and
continue beating until stiff. Serve the cake warm from the skillet. Pass
the whipped cream separately.

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