Sweet Potato Pone

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Nonstick cooking spray, for the dish

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 

1/3 cup lightly packed light brown sugar 

1/4 cup molasses 

3 large eggs, beaten 

1/2 cup half-and-half 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

1/2 teaspoon orange zest plus 3 tablespoons orange juice (from 1/2 orange) 

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated (about 3 medium potatoes; 6 cups grated on the fine side of a grater) 

Eggnog Whipped Cream, recipe follows

Eggnog Whipped Cream:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoon confectioners' sugar 

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

1/3 cup eggnog