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Gingerbread Layer Cake
Warm spiced gingerbread layers meet creamy brown sugar frosting in this showstopping cake that's surprisingly achievable for home bakers.
★★★★★
(74 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time35 min
Bake time28 min
Total time63 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
2 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
2
1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed )
3
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
4
½ teaspoon baking soda
5
1 teaspoon salt
6
1 Tablespoon ground ginger
7
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon ground allspice
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½ teaspoon ground cloves
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12 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
12
½ cup Avocado, vegetable or canola oil
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¾ cup unsulphured molasses
14
3 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
15
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
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⅓ cup very hot water
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8 oz cream cheese (softened (use full-fat cream cheese) (226g))
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened (113g))
20
⅓ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed (66g))
21
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
22
⅛ teaspoon salt
23
4 cups powdered sugar ((500g))
24
1 Tablespoon heavy cream or milk (optional)
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