INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup boiling water
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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2/3 cup unsulphured molasses
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tsp ground ginger
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/8 tsp ground cloves
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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***Cream Cheese Frosting***
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6 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Sparkling cranberries and mint leaves (optional)