Description
Moist, rich, and full of warm spices, this *Super Moist Spice Cake* is your new favorite go-to dessert. With a soft crumb, cozy cinnamon-clove flavor, and a creamy layer of tangy cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for holiday baking, casual family dinners, or anytime you want comfort in cake form. This easy recipe is ideal for those looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or even healthy snack alternatives when modified. Whether you’re searching for fall baking inspiration or simple food ideas, this cake fits the bill—moist, crowd-pleasing, and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and line with parchment if desired.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Add dry mixture to wet mixture in two parts, alternating with buttermilk. Stir just until combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
8. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually. Mix in vanilla and salt until fluffy.
9. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.
10. Slice and serve!
Notes
Make sure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
The cake can be made a day ahead and tastes even better after resting overnight.
For a more rustic look, skip the frosting and dust with powdered sugar instead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg