Molasses Spice cake

Ingredients

• Gâteau

  • 3/4 cup (160 g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) molasses
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 star anise
  • 1 orange, zest finely grated
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • 1 3/4 cups (265 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream

• Syrup

  • 6 tbsp (80 g) brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) water