Acadian Syrup Cake | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour, plus more for the pan
• 2 tsp. ground ginger
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1⁄2 tsp. fine salt
• 1⁄2 tsp. finely ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups dark cane syrup, preferably Steen's brand
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 cup boiling water
• Confectioners' sugar, for garnish