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Old Fashioned Spice Cake Recipe

This Spice Cake Recipe is perfect for holiday parties and when you bake it in a sheet pan, it makes sharing even easier. Balanced flavors make this a hit!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Spice Cake
  • 3 ½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 3 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
For the Cream Cheese Buttercream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ teaspoons maple extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cream or milk

Instructions

For the Spice Cake
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  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, and spices and whisk together.
  3. Create a well in the dry ingredients.
  4. Add oil, water, vinegar, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.
  5. Whisk until just combined.
  6. Spray a half sheet pan (18-by-13 inch pan) and line with parchment. Spray again.
  7. Pour batter into a sheet pan and smooth into an even layer.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the Cinnamon Frosting
  1. Combine cream cheese, butter, and maple extract.
  2. Whisk until smooth and combined, 1-2 minutes (I use a hand mixer, a kitchen-aid or by hand works too).
  3. Add spices and powdered sugar.
  4. Whisk until fluffy, adjusting the consistency with the cream 2-3 minutes. You may not need all of it so add it gradually, 1 teaspoon at a time.
  5. The consistency of the icing should be smooth but hold its shape.
  6. After the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon, if desired.

Notes

  • Bake two 9 inch pans for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20. 
  • Bake 9x13 pan for 40-45 minutes, checking at 40. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 114IU (2%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 114IU 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.