3 cups flour, plus more
2 tbsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp. ground mace
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp. grated orange zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh juice
8 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup unsulfured molasses
3 eggs
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and mace in a large mixing bowl. Stir in raisins, buttermilk, orange zest, and juice in another bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy. Stir in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, until smooth.

Add dry and wet ingredients alternately, beginning and ending with dry, beating until smooth. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes.

Let cool before slicing; serve with whipped cream, if you like.

Serves 8-10.

Submitted by: Belle