1 cup guinness extra stout beer or 1 cup other dark beer |
1 cup light molasses |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons ground ginger |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg |
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom |
3 large eggs |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar |
3/4 cup vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger |
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature |
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature |
3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel |
2 cups powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger |