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Old-Fashioned Spice Cake

Wholesome Old-Fashioned Spice Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Enjoy this delightful Old-Fashioned Spice Cake, a perfect blend of spices and creamy frosting that brings warmth with every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon all spice
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs separated
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon milk optional

Equipment

  • 8 x 8 cake pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8 x 8 cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and all spice. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  4. Cream the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  5. Stir in the egg yolks until well blended.
  6. Add the baking soda to the buttermilk.
  7. Pour the buttermilk and soda mixture, plus the vanilla, into the sugar and egg mixture. Blend thoroughly.
  8. Add the flour mixture and mix thoroughly.
  9. Using a spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the batter until no more white streaks are visible.
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, leveling the top with a palette knife.
  11. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Allow the cake to cool fully in the pan before frosting.
  13. To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
  14. Add powdered sugar and salt. Mix on medium to high speed for 2 minutes.
  15. Add the vanilla and milk, and mix until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the spices and additions like nuts or dried fruits to your liking. Store this cake properly for lasting freshness.

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