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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup dark / blackstrap molasses
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8oz (250gr) cream cheese
- 2 tbs soft butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbs lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
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