INGREDIENTS
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
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3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee at room temperature
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1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot
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Orange Cream Cheese Filling
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8 ounce cream cheese, softened
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4 Tablespoons butter, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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Zest of one orange
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Instructions: