Classic Spice Cake
Warmly spiced and irresistibly moist, this Classic Spice Cake is a timeless dessert that brings cozy flavors to your table. Infused with aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this easy-to-make cake captures the essence of autumn in every bite. Made with unsweetened applesauce for extra moisture, creamy butter, and a tender crumb, it’s the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a straightforward method, this cake is an excellent choice for gatherings or as a weekday indulgence. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting for an added touch of decadence. Perfect for holiday celebrations or casual tea-time treats, this classic recipe will soon become a staple in your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups whole milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter and continue beating on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce and milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Beat each addition just until incorporated to ensure a tender cake.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Turn the cake out onto the rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.1 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.9 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 774 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 2959 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 527.1 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 326.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 965 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
