Quick and Easy Spice Cake

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with our Quick and Easy Spice Cake! This recipe combines pantry staples like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of applesauce, creating a perfectly moist and aromatic dessert that’s ready in just 40 minutes. With no complicated techniques required, it’s the ideal treat for both novice and experienced bakers. Serve it simply dusted with powdered sugar or elevate it with a luscious cream cheese frosting for a crowd-pleasing finish. Perfect for any occasion, this spice cake recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—perfect for last-minute gatherings or a cozy weeknight dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or frost with cream cheese frosting before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1085.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3261.1

Total Fat 122.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.4g
Cholesterol 394.0mg	0%
Sodium 3585.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 513.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 318.9g
Protein 43.9g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 445.2mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 930.1mg	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: 33.1%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 61.6%