Name: Gingerbread Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Pistachios
Yield: Makes 10 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Guinness extra stout or dark beer; 1 cup mild-flavored (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 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 peeled fresh ginger; 1 cup finely chopped pistachios; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange peel; 2 cups powdered sugar

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