Pineapple Gingerbread

Ingredients

• Powdered sugar - For dusting
• Hot water - 1/2 cup
• Crushed pineapple - 1 cup, drained
• Molasses - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1
• Brown sugar - 1/2 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cloves - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 2 cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the crushed pineapple.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the gingerbread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
11. Slice and enjoy!