Frosted Maple Gingerbread Cake

Directions

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   TO MAKE THE CAKE:.
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   Preheat the oven to 350F.
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   In a bowl, combine the egg, maple syrup, sour cream and melted butter; blend well.
4. 4
   In a second bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt and mix well.
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   Combine the liquid and dry ingredients until they are well blended.
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   Pour the batter into a greased and lightly floured 8 x 8 inch baking pan and bake for 35 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan.
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   Transfer to a serving dish and let cool before frosting.
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   Makes 10 servings.
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   TO MAKE THE FROSTING:.
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    In a bowl, combine all of the frosting ingredients.
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    Mix until smooth.
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    Spread over the cooled gingerbread.
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