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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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
- 0 optional: powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting for topping
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch square or round cake pan.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and use a spatula to smooth the top.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or spread cream cheese frosting on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (978.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3199.2 |
| Total Fat 112.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 646.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2334.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 511.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 318.2g | |
| Protein 44.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 162.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 469.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 884.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories