Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl cream together the sugar and butter until smooth and light.

Step 3

Add the egg and molasses and mix well. In a separate bowl mix the dry ingredients together: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir to combine. Slowly pour in the hot water and stir until smooth (batter will be thin).

Step 5

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 6

Serve warm, topped with fresh sliced bananas, whipped cream, and vanilla cream sauce.

Step 7

Add sugar, butter and cream to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter has melted.

Step 8

Bring mixture to a boil and boil, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Step 9

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving over cake.