Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup fancy molasses
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups canned pumpkin purée
• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
• 2/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1 pinch salt