Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Molasses Frosting

Ingredients:

– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons ground ginger
– 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup molasses
– 1 cup hot water
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Molasses Frosting:

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/4 cup molasses
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 2-3 tablespoons milk

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