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Moist Spice Cake

Irresistibly Moist Spice Cake Perfect for Autumn Gatherings

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Delight in this Moist Spice Cake, a perfect autumn dessert filled with warm spices and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure accurate measurement
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsps Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Allspice Optional
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves Or swap with cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper Optional
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can swap with applesauce
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can mimic with milk + vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Use high-quality
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before use

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch metal baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Moist Spice Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13" baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar until fluffy.
  9. Spread the frosting over the completely cooled cake and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the un-frosted cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and frosted in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. For longer storage, freeze un-frosted for up to 3 months.

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