Ginger-Molasses Skillet Cake

Directions

1. 1

   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 c

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350F

3. 3

   In a large bowl, blend together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice and cloves

4. 4

   In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the brown sugar, 6 tablespoons of the butter and 2/3 cup of the molasses

5. 5

   Stir over moderate heat until melted and well combined

6. 6

   Stir in the milk and vanilla and set aside

7. 7

   Place the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons molasses in a 12-inch cast iron skillet

8. 8

   Place the skillet in the oven to melt the butter and sugar and heat the skillet