Gingerbread Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting

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1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus softened, for greasing pan

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1/2 cup sour cream

2 large eggs

Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows

Cream Cheese Frosting:

Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch salt

2 cups confectioners' sugar