Everyday Food . Recipes . Chocolate-Swirled Gingerbread



	ingredients
	1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground clove 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup molasses 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

Chocolate-Swirled Gingerbread

Makes 1 cake| Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: : 45 minutes

Preheat oven to 325°. Butter an 8-inch square pan. In bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, ginger, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cloves.
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.
Pour half the batter into prepared pan. With a spoon, drizzle half the chocolate over the batter. Pour remaining batter on top, and drizzle remaining chocolate over the batter in a decorative pattern.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.