Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and salt until well combined.

In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.