Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of homemade spice cake, a delightful treat infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. This easy-to-make recipe brings together moist cake and a hint of sweetness, perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. With a golden-brown appearance and versatile serving options, this spice cake is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy it plain or topped with cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk (whole or buttermilk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg