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Spice Cake

Irresistibly Moist Spice Cake Recipe You Can’t Resist

This spice cake combines warmth and rich flavors, making it a must-try for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Make sure to measure accurately.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch elevates taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Key ingredient for spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use fresh if possible.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust to your liking.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Balances the spices.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel note.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Room temperature for easier mixing.
  • ¾ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 1 cup Milk Any type will work.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Choose pure for best results.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for a lump-free mixture.
  • ¼ cup Butter Softened for easier blending.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spice Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 50 minutes.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Beat together cream cheese and butter, then gradually add powdered sugar to create frosting.
  8. Frost the cooled cake layers with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth mixing. Check oven temperature for accurate baking.

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