Gingerbread without mayo chips bacon

2 (14.5-oz.) packages gingerbread cake mix 2 large eggs 2 3/4 cups stout beer, at room temperature, divided 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 (16-oz.) package[...]

2 (14 1/2 ounce) packages gingerbread cake mix 3 large eggs 2 3/4 cups stout beer , at room temperature, divided 1/2 cup butter , softened 1 (16 ounce)[...]

3/4 cup stout beer 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup mild molasses 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tablespoons ground ginger 1/2[...]

I always complain about the weather here during the holidays: it’s too hot – last year it was really uncomfortable with 39°C (102°F) days[...]