1 tbsp peeled and freshly grated root ginger
470g/1lb 1oz plain flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
120g/4¼oz dark brown sugar
â…› tsp ground cardamom
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground cloves
2 tbsp ground ginger
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú molasses
1 tbsp molasses
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
120g/4¼oz granulated white sugar
180ml/6fl oz rapeseed or vegetable oil
butter, for greasing
1 tsp melted butter
3 large free-range eggs
230ml/8fl oz stout