"Cakes adapted from [Martha Stewart | http://www.marthastewart.com/865714/gingerbread-layer-cake-creamy-mascarpone-frosting]..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups hot water
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1 tablespoon baking soda
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2 sticks (16 tablespoons) Land O Lakes® European Style Salted Butter, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar, light or dark
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1 1/3 cups molasses
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3 eggs, at room temperature
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gingerbread men/women, gold sprinkles + rosemary, for decoration (optional)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 1/2 sticks (20 tablespoons) Land O Lakes® European Style Salted Butter, softened
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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16 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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gingerbread cookies, for decorating