Moist Deluxe Spice Cake
Indulge in the cozy, aromatic flavors of fall with this Moist Deluxe Spice Cake, a true treat for your taste buds! Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, this perfectly moist cake is elevated by the rich creaminess of buttermilk and a touch of vanilla. The addition of boiling water creates an irresistibly tender texture that's light yet decadently flavorful. Quick and easy to make, this cake comes together in just under an hour and bakes beautifully in two 9-inch layers—perfect for stacking with cream cheese frosting or serving as-is for a satisfying dessert. Whether for holiday gatherings or simple weeknight indulgence, this crowd-pleasing spice cake is a timeless classic bursting with comforting flavors that'll have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 0.5 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the wet mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Slowly add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin, but that's okay.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula if necessary.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Optionally, frost with cream cheese frosting or enjoy the cake plain for a delicious spiced treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.8 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.0 g | 505% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 3013 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 648.8 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1071 mg | 23% | |
*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.
