INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cake flour, sifted before measuring
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon each – cloves and ginger
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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3/4 cup butter flavored shortening (Crisco)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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3 large eggs, room temp
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1 cup room temp buttermilk mixed with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Sea Foam Frosting
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2 egg whites
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1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
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1/3 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract