Spiced Gingerbread Wreath Cake is a cozy holiday delight, perfect for festive gatherings with its warm spices and delicious whipped cream frosting.

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter softened

1 ½ cups dark brown sugar packed

2 large eggs

1 cup molasses

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon sticks

Star anise

Candied ginger slices

Fresh rosemary sprigs

Powdered sugar for dusting

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a wreath cake pan.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
In a small bowl, mix the baking soda with a tablespoon of hot water and then add it to the batter, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared wreath pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake cools, prepare the whipped cream frosting by beating the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Once the cake is completely cool, frost it generously with the whipped cream frosting.
Decorate with cinnamon sticks, star anise, candied ginger slices, and fresh rosemary sprigs, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting for best results. Feel free to adjust spices to your taste preference.

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