Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, allspice and nutmeg in medium bowl; set aside.
3. 3
   Beat 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Add egg; continue beating until well mixed. Beat at low speed, alternately adding flour mixture with molasses and 1 cup water, beating after each addition just until blended. Pour batter into ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar.
4. 4
   Combine 1 1/2 cups hot water and 1/3 cup melted butter in another bowl; carefully pour over top of batter. (Do not stir.) Bake 40-55 minutes or until gingerbread is cracked on top and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.