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Spice Cake

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Warm spices and a rich buttery flavor define this delightful spice cake, making it a seasonal favorite for both cozy gatherings and special occasions.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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. Toast the Spices: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cardamom, and allspice in a small bowl. Once the oil is hot, add this spice mixture and toast for about 1 minute until fragrant. Allow it to cool completely.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  3. Prepare Cake Pans: Trace the outline of three 9-inch cake pans on parchment paper, cut out the circles, and place them at the bottom of each pan. Grease the pans well with nonstick spray.
  4. Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and beat for 2 minutes, stopping once to scrape the sides and bottom.
  5. Incorporate Spiced Oil: Once the spiced oil is cool, add it to the butter-sugar mixture and beat well.
  6. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, Mexican vanilla, almond extract, molasses, and sour cream until smooth.
  7. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking powder.
  8. Combine All Mixtures: Gradually add the egg mixture and flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating between the two, mixing only until just combined.
  9. Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans. Bake at 325°F for about 27-30 minutes, rotating the pans 180 degrees at about 22 minutes.
  10. Cool the Cakes: Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. Invert the cakes onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Frost the Cakes: When ready, frost the cooled cakes with a double batch of Cream Cheese Frosting or the scaled-up version of Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting.

Notes

Be sure to measure your flour correctly for the best texture. Avoid overmixing once you combine the wet and dry ingredients.

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