Gramercy Tavern Gingerbread

INGREDIENTS

• Pinch of ground cardamom
• Confectioners sugar for dusting
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup oatmeal stout or Guinness Stout
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• unsweetened whipped cream
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder