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Super Moist Spice Cake

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Super Moist Spice Cake is a tender, fragrant dessert made with a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Its soft crumb and rich aroma make it perfect for fall, holidays, or cozy gatherings. Versatile and easy to make, it pairs well with cream cheese frosting, glaze, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup applesauce or sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk or buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add oil, applesauce (or sour cream), and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk or buttermilk. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting, glaze, or enjoy plain.

Notes

Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for texture.Mix in raisins or chopped dates for extra sweetness.Use pumpkin puree instead of applesauce for a seasonal variation.Convert into cupcakes by baking in lined muffin tins for 18–22 minutes.Top with caramel glaze for added indulgence.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/16 of cake)
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Find it online: https://lisarecipe.com/super-moist-spice-cake/