Spice Cake
A comforting spice cake infused with warm spices, applesauce, and buttermilk, topped with creamy frosting for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins
Frosting
- 12 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the ground spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
- In another bowl, mix the packed light brown sugar, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and unsweetened applesauce. Blend these ingredients and then add the eggs one by one, stirring in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped pecans and raisins.
Baking
- Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.
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Notes
For extra flavor, consider garnishing with a sprinkle of cinnamon or serving with vanilla ice cream. Room temperature ingredients ensure better mixing.