Instructions: In a mixer, whisk together sugar, egg, oil, molasses and ginger. While mixer is running, add water. In a large bowl mix flours, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper. With a large rubber spatula gently fold-in the contents of the mixer with the dry ingredients. Fill rings, ramekins or dish. Bake in pre-heated oven at 300 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until test poker comes out clean.

For the Cardamon Cream: Add everything to an electric mixing bowl equipped with a whip. Whisk on medium-high until firm.

For Plating: Place a small dollop of cardamom cream in the middle of a plate, this is to anchor the cake. Unmold the spice cake and place it on top of the cream. Put a dollop of cream on top of the cake and place a mint leaf in the cream.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Suggested Wine: Bonny Doon Muscat Vin de Glaciere

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