Gingerbread Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 12 oz (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 cups Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar