Description
Spice Crazy Cake is a moist, tender, and easy-to-make dessert bursting with warm, inviting flavors from a perfectly balanced blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Ideal for holidays, casual get-togethers, or cozy nights at home, this cake delivers a delightful experience with its simple ingredients and comforting spice profile.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 cup water or brewed coffee
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly combined, ensuring consistent flavor throughout the cake.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make three wells in the dry mixture. Pour the vegetable oil and vanilla extract into the first well, the vinegar into the second, and the water or coffee into the third. Stir quickly but gently until just combined, taking care to avoid overmixing to keep the crumb light and tender.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Don’t skip the vinegar—it reacts with the baking soda to create a light, airy texture.
- Use fresh spices for the best aromatic impact: freshly ground or recently opened.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
- Try substituting coffee for water to deepen the spice flavors without overpowering with coffee taste.
- Start checking the cake for doneness about 5 minutes early, as oven temperatures may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg