Best 5 Amish Spice Cake Recipes
Indulge in the delectable Amish Spice Cake, a timeless classic that captivates taste buds with its symphony of warm spices and moist, tender crumb. This cherished recipe, passed down through generations of Amish bakers, promises an explosion of flavors in every bite. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this beloved cake, exploring variations like the Sour Cream Amish Spice Cake, brimming with tangy richness, and the incredibly moist Amish Friendship Spice Cake, a testament to the power of shared baking traditions. Prepare to be enchanted by the Amish White Spice Cake, an ethereal delight with a hint of citrus, and discover the gluten-free magic of the Gluten-Free Amish Spice Cake, a delightful treat for those with dietary restrictions.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SUPER MOIST SPICE CAKE
Homemade and super moist spice cake with tangy cream cheese frosting. Such an easy recipe packed with TONS of flavor!
Provided by Sally
Categories Cake
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan. I always use this glass pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and other spices together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk the oil, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses (if using) together in a medium bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Fold in the shredded apple until combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
- Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
- Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.
AMISH FRIENDSHIP CAKE
Always save 1 cup of starter for your next cakes, then start with day 2 of the starter instructions instead of having to start a new starter each time. You can also give some starter to friends, or sourdough starter can be used in place of the Friendship Starter.
Provided by Sally
Categories Desserts Cakes Coffee Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To Make Starter: Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup of the flour, and 1 cup of the milk in a non-metal bowl and stir with a non-metal spoon until creamy. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place for two days to ferment. It will become bubbly and have a sour odor. Do not place in refrigerator. On second day, third day, and fourth day: stir. On fifth day, add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and stir. On sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth day: stir. On tenth day add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Reserve 1 cup starter; pour remaining starter, 1 cup each, into 3 containers to give away to friends if desired. Starter is enough for 8 loaves.
- To Make Cakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8 or 9 inch loaf pans.
- Mix 1 cup of the starter, oil, baking powder, eggs, 1 cup of the sugar, 2 cups of the flour, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, vanilla, and chopped nuts. Stir in the baking soda just before pouring the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bananas, dates, or raisins can be added for variety.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 140.6 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
AMISH ONION CAKE
This rich, moist bread with an onion-poppy seed topping is a wonderful break from your everyday bread routine. You can serve it with any meat, and it's a nice accompaniment to soup or salad. I've made it many times and have often been asked to share the recipe. -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onions in 1/2 cup butter over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the poppy seeds, salt, paprika and pepper; cook until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and sugars. Cut in 1-1/4 cups butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Melt the remaining butter. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sour cream and melted butter. Make a well in dry ingredients; stir in egg mixture just until moistened. , Spread into a greased 10-in. cast-iron skillet or springform pan. Spoon onion mixture over the batter. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
SOUR MILK SPICE CAKE
This is a cake my Mother made in the 30's and 40's. Note: To make sour milk combine l cup milk and l tablespoon vinegar. Let sit for l5 minutes.
Provided by Erma Germino
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Combine and sift sugar, flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk and oil. Mix until combined, then add nuts.
- Pour into a 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 224 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
SOUR CREAM SPICE CAKE
Four simple steps are all it takes to bake this classic cake spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. If frosting is desired, use directions for frosting found in this recipe Apple Cake with Browned Butter Frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat all ingredients except frosting with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Frost cake with frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- To make sure your Amish Spice Cake has a moist and fluffy crumb, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will result in a lighter and airier cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh spices on hand, you can use ground spices, but be sure to use half the amount called for in the recipe.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Don't overbake the cake. Overbaking can result in a dry, crumbly cake. Check the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Amish Spice Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips to make sure your Amish Spice Cake turns out perfect every time. Enjoy!
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