Gingerbread Cake
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp. vegetable shortening, at room temperature
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2 1/2 cups plus 1 tsp. all-purpose flour
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2 tsp. baking powder
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2 tsp. ground ginger
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp. ground cloves
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1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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16 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2/3 cup dark brown sugar
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1 cup sweet sorghum syrup or unsulfured molasses
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4 tbsp. grated, peeled fresh ginger
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2 tsp. baking soda
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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Rich Caramel Icing
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