Fall Ing for Spice Cake
Cozy up with the warm, autumnal flavors of “Fall Ing for Spice Cake,” a tender and fragrant dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the season. This moist spice cake is infused with aromatic fall staples like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating an irresistible medley of comforting flavors. Made extra luscious with unsweetened applesauce and a hint of dark brown sugar, it achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Topped with a velvety maple glaze that drizzles beautifully over every slice, this cake is ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or an afternoon treat with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Ready in just an hour, it’s an easy yet impressive bake that will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fall. Perfect for lovers of seasonal desserts, this spice cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Dark brown sugar, packed
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 1 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the applesauce gently until the batter is evenly combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let it set before slicing and serving.
Enjoy this warm, spiced cake on a crisp fall day with a soothing cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.3 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.8 g | 514% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 982 mg | 328% | |
| Sodium | 3068 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 728.3 g | 265% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 481.8 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1156 mg | 25% | |
*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.
