Spice cake
A warmly spiced cake perfect for any autumn or holiday gathering. This cake features a tender crumb and a delightful aroma.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This spice cake is delicious on its own, or can be served with a simple glaze or frosting. It pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.