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Moist Spice Cake

A deliciously moist spice cake, perfect for any occasion, featuring a rich blend of spices and a creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • heavy-duty metal pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the heavy-duty metal pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled spice cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, follow the expert tips on pan choice, mixing method, and cooling time.

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