Ginger-Molasses Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Butter and flour 12-cup Bundt pan.
3. 3
   Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl.
4. 4
   Whisk molasses, sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl until well blended.
5. 5
   Whisk in 1 cup boiling water and oil, then dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Pour batter into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool in pan on rack 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn out onto plate; cool completely.
10. 10
    (Can be made 1 day ahead.
11. 11
    Cover and store at room temperature.)
12. 12
    Cut cake into wedges.
13. 13
    Serve with warm caramel sauce and whipped cream.