Recipe Name Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Submitted by fluffthe13th Recipe Description kjjbk Quantity 2 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 50

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1/2 cups cream cheese 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup molasses 1 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cloves, ground 2/3 cup milk, whole 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup, unsifted sugar, powdered Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare cake, place 1/3 cup granulated sugar and butter in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes or until well combined. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through cloves) in a medium bowl. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon batter into an 8-inch square pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. To prepare frosting, place cheeses, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat at low speed just until blended (do not overbeat). Spread frosting evenly over top of cake. Top each serving with Lemon Curd.