INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick spray for baking
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3/4 cupstout beer (such as Guiness)
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2 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
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1 tablespoonground ginger
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2 teaspoonsground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoonsbaking powder
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1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
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1/2 teaspoonsalt
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1/4 teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoonground cardamom
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1 cupbutter, softened
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1 1/4 cupspacked brown sugar
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3 eggs
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1 cupmild-flavor molasses
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1 tablespoongrated fresh ginger
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1 tablespoonpowdered sugar
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1 recipeLemony Hard Sauce
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1/4 cupbutter, softened
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3/4 cuppowdered sugar
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2 tablespoonslemon or orange liqueur
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2 teaspoonsfinely shredded lemon or orange peel
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1 teaspoonvanilla