Description
This Super Moist Spice Cake is packed with warm spices and rich flavor, featuring buttermilk and brown sugar for an ultra-soft crumb. Perfect for holidays or any cozy dessert moment.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. In another bowl, beat together the oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet in batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve plain or with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
This cake stays moist for days—wrap leftovers tightly.
Add nuts, raisins, or orange zest to personalize it.
For cupcakes, reduce bake time to 18–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: spice cake, fall dessert, holiday cake, moist spice cake