Hawaij Coffee Cake

Name: Hawaij Coffee Cake
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons cardamom seeds, roughly ground from the seeds of 12 to 15 pods; 3 tablespoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Pinch of salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water; 1 cup mascarpone; 2 teaspoons espresso powder; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (optional); 1/2 cup heavy cream