Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of a homemade Spice Cake. This aromatic cake is perfect for fall, with a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and more spices. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk in three parts, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Top with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
