Crock Pot Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Topping

• 7 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Beat in egg white and vanilla.

3. 3

   Combine molasses and water until blended.

4. 4

   Combine the flour, baking soda and spices.

5. 5

   Add dry mixture to creamed mixture, alternately with molasses mixture, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Fold in nuts.

7. 7

   Pour into a greased 3 quart slow cooker.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with brown sugar.

9. 9

   Combine hot water and melted butter and pour over the batter but do not stir.

10. 10

    Cover and cook on high for 2 - 21/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the centre of cake comes out clean.

11. 11

    Turn off heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Serve warm.