Preheat the oven to 170°C and line a cupcake tray with cupcake cases
Add the butter, brown sugar and golden syrup to a pan and melt gently on a medium heat, stirring constantly
In a large bowl sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda together, and add the spices
Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture before stirring to combine
Add the eggs and milk and mix well
Fill each cupcake case until ⅔ full and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown
Leave to cool in the tin before removing to a cooling rack