In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine fresh ginger, milk, oil, and molasses. Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients into the stand mixer until fully incorporated.
2 cups cake flour, 2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, ⅔ cup molasses, ¾ cup buttermilk or whole milk, 2 tablespoon oil