Delicious and Moist Spice Cake II Recipe

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Delicious and Moist Spice Cake II Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 18, 2024

This homemade spice cake II is a perfect treat for the fall season. It's moist, flavorful, and filled with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The aroma of this cake baking in your kitchen will have your whole house smelling like fall!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and eggs.
  4. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool before serving. Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Interesting Facts

  • Spice cakes have been a popular dessert in America since the colonial era.
  • The warm spices used in this cake were originally prized for their preservative qualities.
  • Spice cakes were often served during celebrations and holidays in early American history.