1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour (all purpose)
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. and 2 tbsp. hot tea or water

APPLE LAYER:

3 tbsp. melted butter
1/3 c. brown sugar
3 apples

Combine butter, molasses, sugar and egg in large mixing bowl and beat until well mixed. Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl. Stir into butter mixture. Dissolve baking soda in hot tea or water and add. Mix well. Pour melted butter in a 9 inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Peel, core and slice apples. Spread apple in pan. Pour batter over apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Invert onto a plate - serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream. Serves 9.