Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
- Spread evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Interesting Facts
- Spice cake is a popular dessert in American cuisine.
- It is traditionally served with cream cheese frosting.
- Spice cake can also be served with a variety of other toppings including ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
