Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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2 teaspoons ground ginger.
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar.
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1/2 cup molasses.
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1/2 cup brown sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 cup buttermilk.
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1/2 cup butter for frosting.
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3 cups powdered sugar.
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1 tablespoon molasses for frosting.
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1 teaspoon cinnamon for frosting.
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1 teaspoon vanilla for frosting.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13 pan with parchment.
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Whisk flour, leaveners, salt and spices.
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Beat butter, sugars, then eggs, molasses and vanilla.
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Add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk.
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Pour in pan, bake 30-35 minutes until done.
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Beat cream cheese, butter, then add sugar and flavorings.
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Cool cake completely, frost and decorate.
# Notes:
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Can make buttermilk substitute with milk and vinegar.
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Make ahead up to 1 day.
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Serve at room temperature.