Spice Cake Recipe
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Spice Cake Recipe
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This spice cake recipe makes a moist cake that's bursting with spice flavor. This easy recipe makes a great homemade alternative to using a box of spice cake mix.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 3 cups all purpose flour see note below about properly measuring
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar tightly packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup butter softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Grease a 9x13 pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and all of the spices.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, both sugars, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the flour mixture in 3-4 batches, stirring between each addition until batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in powdered sugar, vanilla extract and salt and continue mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
- Frost the cake once cooled, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Flour: To properly measure the flour, either weigh it or sift/stir it to break it up. Lightly spoon into a measuring cup and level.
- Spices: Feel free to adjust the combination and amount of spices according to your liking.
- Brown sugar: Light brown sugar or dark brown sugar will work well.
- Vegetable oil: Or a similar neutral oil like canola oil or olive oil.
- Applesauce: Plain, non-fat Greek yogurt also works well in place of the applesauce.
- Cream cheese: I recommend using full-fat cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese. I don't recommend fat-free cream cheese.
- Butter: If using unsalted butter, add an extra pinch or two of salt.
- Vanilla extract: The vanilla does add a tint to the frosting. If you'd like whiter frosting, you can use clear vanilla.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
320IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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