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Spiced Gingerbread Cake

Time
3 hr 55 min
Makes
8
Ingredients
18
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Ingredients

Servings
8 servings
Amounts
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml or 225g) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) hot water (about 100°F (38°C))
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (67g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • small pinch each of ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves
  • optional: sprinkles and/or sugared cranberries for garnish
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