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Spice Cake

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A warm and comforting spice cake infused with aromatic notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or light flavored olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened)
  • 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • A double batch of Cream Cheese Frosting or Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Spices: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and allspice. Pour this spice mixture into the hot oil, toasting for 1 minute until fragrant. Allow the mixture to cool.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for baking.
  3. Prepare the Cake Pans: Line three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly grease them with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  4. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the packed brown sugar and granulated sugar, beating the mixture for 2 minutes until fluffy and well combined.
  5. Combine Oils and Butter Mixture: Add the cooled spiced oil to the butter-sugar mixture and blend well.
  6. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, Mexican vanilla extract, almond extract, molasses, and sour cream until fully combined.
  7. Sift the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking powder.
  8. Combine All Ingredients: Gradually mix the egg mixture and the flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing only until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  9. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 27-30 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through to ensure even baking.
  10. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 15 minutes before inverting them onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Frost the Cake: Once fully cooled, frost the cakes with your desired cream cheese frosting or whipped cream cheese frosting.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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Keywords: spice cake, dessert, baking, cake, cozy

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