Ginger Pumpkin Pudding Cakes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the pans
• 2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup Pumpkin Purée Pumpkin Puree
• Whipped cream, for serving
• Candied ginger, for garnish (optional)
• Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)