Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 3/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (preferably freshly grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Zest of an orange
  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk (shaken before measuring)
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste
  • 4 egg whites
  • Cooking spray

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