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Heat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C, gas mark 3).
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Grease and lightly flour bundt pan; set aside.
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In medium bowl, sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
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In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Beat 3 minutes, until light and fluffy, scraping bowl often.
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Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Blend in vanilla.
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Reduce mixer speed to low. Blend flour mixture into sugar mixture, alternately with milk.
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Spoon batter into prepared pan, spreading batter slightly up into the sides of the pan.
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Place pan on baking sheet and bake for 55-65 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool upright in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan onto cooling rack and cool completely.
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Cake can be dusted with powdered sugar or decorated with frosting and candies.