Description
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of this Extra Moist Spice Cake. Bursting with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, each slice embodies comfort and nostalgia. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this cake is a delightful treat that brings people together. Whether adorned with cream cheese frosting or enjoyed plain, it’s a versatile dessert that promises to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually pour this into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg