Mum's Special Spice Cake

Richly spiced and irresistibly moist, Mum's Special Spice Cake is a timeless dessert that fills your home with the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Made with a tender buttermilk base and a delicate balance of brown and granulated sugars, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations. A quick 20-minute prep leads to a beautifully golden cake that bakes to perfection in just 35 minutes. Whether finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, a luscious whipped cream topping, or your favorite frosting, this spiced treat is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Ideal for lovers of classic spice cake recipes, this versatile dessert will delight any crowd with its homemade charm and nostalgic appeal.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cups buttermilk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

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 9

Once cooled, serve as is or top with your favorite frosting, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple finish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1138.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3715.4

Total Fat 169.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 972.3mg	0%
Sodium 1833.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 504.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 310.4g
Protein 53.4g	0%

Vitamin D 249.9IU	0%
Calcium 577.0mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 1006.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 53.7%