Gingerbread Pudding Cake

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cups warm water
• 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves