"Warm spices and molasses blend beautifully with tangy buttermilk frosting...."
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