Introduction:
This delicious spice cake is perfect for the fall season, with warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy a slice with a cup of hot coffee or tea for the ultimate cozy treat.
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- 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 extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with cream cheese frosting and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 280 || Carbohydrates: 38g || Protein: 4g || Fat: 13g || Saturated Fat: 8g || Cholesterol: 70mg || Sodium: 320mg || Fiber: 1g || Sugar: 22g