Molasses Spice Cake

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground mace

1/4 tsp

freshly ground pepper

ground cloves

large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

1/3 cup

sour cream, room temperature

1/3 cup

unsulfured molasses

3 tbsp

finely grated fresh ginger

1 tbsp

finely grated lemon zest (from 1 to 2 lemons)

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

2 sticks

unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans

1 1/3 cups

packed light-brown sugar

Cream Cheese Frosting for Molasses-Spice Cake

Brown-Sugar Glaze