INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
Ginger, ground
3
Eggs, large
1
Maple syrup
1/3 cup
Molasses, dark
3 cups
All-purpose flour
1/4 tsp
Allspice, ground
2 tsp
Baking powder
1 tsp
Baking soda
1/4 cup
Brown sugar, packed dark
1 tsp
Cinnamon, ground
1/8 tsp
Cloves, ground
1 1/8 tsp
Salt, fine
1
Vanilla bean
2 tsp
Vanilla extract
3 sticks
Butter, unsalted
3 cups
Buttermilk
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (from about 1 medium orange)