INGREDIENTS
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5 large eggs, separated
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1/2 cup molasses
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1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
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3/4 cup cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
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1 tablespoon cold water
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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12 ounces crème fraîche
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
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Two 4-inch cinnamon sticks
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8 whole cloves
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2 tablespoons dark rum
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2 tablespoons apple cider
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Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
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Toasted pecans and dried cranberries, for garnish