Description
A classic old-fashioned spice cake with warm flavors and a moist texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Add softened butter and beat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla in another bowl. Gradually add to dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, substitute applesauce for half the butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Frost with cream cheese icing if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
