In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Blend until evenly mixed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.

Preheat your griddle or skillet on medium heat, lightly grease, and ladle the pancake batter. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Stack your pancakes on a plate and drizzle with warm maple syrup.