Gingerbread Cake

Bahan-bahan (16 porsi)

• 2 cups (184 grams*) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup boiling water
• optional toppings: whipped cream, cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar