Gingerbread Cake - Nordic Ware

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter, melted, cooled slightly
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup light molasses
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup hot water
• Optional: Decorations such as icing, powdered sugar, candies, glaze, chocolate chips, etc.