Easy Spice Cake
Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Spice Cake, a delightful treat bursting with warm, aromatic spices and a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you're craving a comforting dessert, this cake comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, complemented by a mix of brown and granulated sugars for rich, caramel-like sweetness. Ready in under an hour, this recipe features a simple one-bowl batter and requires minimal prep—ideal for novice bakers or busy weeknights. Serve it as is with a dusting of powdered sugar for a rustic finish, or take it up a notch with a silky cream cheese frosting for a truly indulgent experience. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed solo, this homemade spice cake is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- optional: powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch square or round cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and use a spatula to smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or spread cream cheese frosting on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 289 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 97 mg | 2% | |
*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.
