INGREDIENTS
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An 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking pan
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1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 cup molasses
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1 cup dark beer (see Tip)
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Dash of salt
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1/2 cup crystallized ginger, broken into small chunks