Easy Spice Cake

Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Spice Cake, a delightful treat bursting with warm, aromatic spices and a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you're craving a comforting dessert, this cake comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, complemented by a mix of brown and granulated sugars for rich, caramel-like sweetness. Ready in under an hour, this recipe features a simple one-bowl batter and requires minimal prep—ideal for novice bakers or busy weeknights. Serve it as is with a dusting of powdered sugar for a rustic finish, or take it up a notch with a silky cream cheese frosting for a truly indulgent experience. Whether paired with coffee or enjoyed solo, this homemade spice cake is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0 optional: powdered sugar or cream cheese frosting for topping

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour an 8-inch square or round cake pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan and use a spatula to smooth the top.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or spread cream cheese frosting on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	978.8 grams (978.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3199

Total Fat 112.30g	144%
Saturated Fat 66.60g	333%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 647mg	216%
Sodium 2334mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 511.10g	186%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 318.20g
Protein 44.90g	90%

Vitamin D 163IU	813%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 884mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 63.2%