The Hamilton Cookbook Gingerbread Cake

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, room temperature and lightly beaten
• 1 cup unsulphured molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 8 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 boiling water
• 2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• Zest from 1/2 lemon, about 1 teaspoon grated zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon