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Super Moist Spice Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 420
A rich and moist spice cake infused with warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, topped with a creamy frosting.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 312 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet ingredients

  • 350 g packed dark brown sugar
  • 240 ml vegetable or canola oil
  • 180 g unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup grated apple (or grated carrot/zucchini)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Optional flavoring

  • 1 tablespoon molasses (for deeper flavor)

Frosting ingredients

  • 224 g cream cheese, softened
  • 115 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 360 g confectioners’ sugar (plus more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another, whisk wet ingredients. Combine both, then fold in grated apple.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter, add sugar, vanilla, and salt; spread over cooled cake.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of molasses to the batter.
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, moist, Spice