Cinnamon Cardamom Loaf Cake

Method

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom and clove together in a bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
4. Add the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with the milk, and mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
5. Scrape the batter into the pan, smooth the top and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool on a rack before slicing.