3cm/1录in piece (15g/陆oz) fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
50驳/1戮辞锄 golden syrup
300驳/10陆辞锄 plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
录 tsp bicarbonate of soda
100g/3陆oz soft dark brown sugar
50驳/1戮辞锄 soft light brown sugar
50驳/1戮辞锄 caster sugar
1陆 tsp ground cinnamon
2陆 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
陆 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons smoked sea salt flakes, or to taste
175ml/6fl oz sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing
300驳/10陆辞锄 black treacle (use an oiled 1-cup measure for ease)
75g/2陆oz unsalted butter
125ml/4fl oz double cream
3 large free-range eggs
250ml/9fl oz cider, preferably dry or at least not sweet