INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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2 large eggs
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups unsweetened (preferably homemade) applesauce
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2/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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4 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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3/4 to 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar