"Crisp, cool weather and cozy holiday meals call for gingerbread, and this gingerbread cake recipe is sure to win over the crowd. In this recipe, warm spices and molasses blend beautifully with tangy buttermilk frosting to create a seasonal treat that will have guests asking for a second slice. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon table salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
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3 large eggs, separated
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1 1/2 cups hot strong brewed coffee
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3/4 cup light molasses
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Shortening
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Buttermilk Frosting
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Spiced Glazed Pecans