Old Fashioned Gingerbread Layer Cake

Name: Old Fashioned Gingerbread Layer Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 large orange, zested and halved; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 cup molasses (I like Grandmom's brand); 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup brandy or coffee (can use water in a pinch); 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup seedless golden raisins