Name: Ginger Spice Cake with Dried Cherries
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for pan; 1 cup dried tart cherries (about 6 ounces), finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger; 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup hot espresso or very strong coffee; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses; Luscious Chocolate Icing (optional); A 6-8-cup Bundt pan

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Ginger Spice Cake with Dried CherriesJason Lowe

Bake this festive spice cake in your favorite Bundt pan or pudding bowl, or feel free to use an 8" springform pan. You can top the cake with Luscious Chocolate Icing or simply dust it with powdered sugar.

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