Best 7 Autumn Spice Cake Recipes

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Autumn is a time for cozy flavors and warm spices. This Autumn Spice Cake is the perfect way to celebrate the season. It's moist and flavorful, with a delicate crumb and a delicious streusel topping. The cake is made with a blend of fall spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. It's also studded with chopped apples, which add a touch of sweetness and texture. The streusel topping is made with a mixture of flour, sugar, butter, and spices. It's sprinkled over the cake before baking, and it creates a crispy, golden crust.

The article also includes recipes for two other autumn-inspired treats:

* **Pumpkin Spice Latte:** This classic fall drink is made with espresso, steamed milk, pumpkin spice syrup, and whipped cream. It's the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.

* **Apple Cider Donuts:** These donuts are made with apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg. They're soft and fluffy, with a delicious glaze made with maple syrup and apple cider.

These recipes are all easy to make and perfect for enjoying during the fall season. So gather your ingredients and get baking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AUTUMN SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is one of my all time favorite fall cakes! It's perfectly moist and brimming with lots of those sweet autumn spices. It has a tender crumb and so much flavor in every bite. No one can resist a slice!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon*
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 3/4 cups (370g) packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil
3/4 cup (185g) unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk**
1 cup chopped pecans ((optional))
12 oz cream cheese, (nearly at room temperature)
1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, (nearly at room temperature)
3 1/2 cups (440g) (440g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 9-inch round baking pans well with non-stick baking spray then lightly dust with flour and shake out excess.
  • Wrap cake strips around pan if you have them (for a more level cake). Set pans aside.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves for 20 seconds, set aside.
  • Pour brown sugar into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Break up brown sugar with fingertips until no clumps remain.
  • Pour in vegetable oil and applesauce, set mixer with paddle attachment and blend until well combined (occasionally stop and scrape bowl throughout mixing process).
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then blend in buttermilk, then add remaining 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Divide mixture evenly among two prepared baking pans. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 - 32 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in pans about 5 - 10 minutes then run a knife around edges to ensure cake is loose and invert upside down onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Cool completely then level tops of cakes as needed. Frost with cream cheese frosting, sprinkle pecans around edges if desired.
  • For the frosting: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until well blended***.

AUTUMN SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Autumn Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 22

CAKE:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 3/4 cups light-brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 (12-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 9-inch round baking pans well with non-stick baking spray then lightly dust with flour and shake out excess. Wrap cake strips around pan if you have them (for a more level cake). Set pans aside. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves for 20 seconds, set aside. Pour brown sugar into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Break up brown sugar with fingertips until no clumps remain. Pour in vegetable oil and applesauce, set mixer with paddle attachment and blend until well combined (I recommend a paddle attachment that constantly scrapes bowl, otherwise stop mixer throughout entire mixing process and scrape down sides and bottom of bowl). Mix in eggs and vanilla. Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then blend in buttermilk, then add remaining 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until well combined. Divide mixture evenly among two prepared baking pans. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 to 32 minutes. Allow to cool several minutes then run a knife around edges to ensure cake is loose and invert upside down onto a wire rack to cool (this will also help deflate those domes a little if you didn't use cake strips). Cool completely then level tops of cakes as needed. Frost with cream cheese frosting, sprinkle pecans around edges if desired. Frosting: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until well blended (at this point I like to freeze the frosting in 5 minute increments, then mix again with stand mixer, then freeze another 5 and more as needed until it's a stiffer yet creamy consistency).

AUTUMN SPICE BUNDT CAKE



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This autumn inspired bundt cake features a ribbon of spiced pecan streusel throughout.

Provided by Danelle

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
5 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Caramel sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Generously grease and flour a 15-cup bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Add sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, and salt. Beat on high speed for 8-10 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in vanilla, flour, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, stir together pecans, remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar, and remaining 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice.
  • Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle pecan mixture over batter. Top with remaining batter.
  • Using a knife, pull blade back and forth through batter to swirl. Smooth the top with of the batter with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
  • Place the cake in a cold oven. Set temperature to 300 degrees and bake until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean, approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan 10 minutes before turning on to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve with caramel sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 106 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 326 milligrams sodium, Sugar 42 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

AUTUMN SPICE CAKE



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Found this recipe on line and hope to try it as an alternate dessert option for Thanksgiving this year.

Provided by The Finicky Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F; line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly butter.
  • Beat butter, shortening, and sugars together until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until smooth and light.
  • Stir the buttermilk and vanilla together. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and spices together in a large bowl.
  • Alternately stir the flour mixture and buttermilk, in thirds, into the beaten butter. Blend well with each addition.
  • Pour batter into the pans and bake until center tests clean -- about 35 minutes. Cool cakes in the pans on a rack for 30 minutes, unmold, and cool completely before frosting (if desired).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 212.5, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 27, Protein 4.1

AUTUMN SPICE CAKE



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Sugar and spice make this cake more than nice -- it will garner rave reviews.

Categories     autumn     spice     cake     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c. butter
1 c. shortening
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 1/2 c. Buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. Dutch-Processed Cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly butter.
  • Beat butter, shortening, and sugars together until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until smooth and light. Stir the buttermilk and vanilla together. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and spices together in a large bowl. Alternately stir the flour mixture and buttermilk, in thirds, into the beaten butter. Blend well with each addition.
  • Pour batter into the pans and bake until center tests clean - about 35 minutes.
  • Cool cakes in the pans on a rack for 30 minutes, unmold, and cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories

EASY AUTUMN PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE



Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake image

Make and share this Easy Autumn Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
philadelphia cream cheese frosting (or home-made cream cheese frosting)
1/2 cup chopped toasted Planters pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Place cake mix, dry pudding mix, pumpkin, oil, 1/2 cup water, eggs and spice in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened.
  • Beat on medium speed 4 minutes.
  • Pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 32 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake in pan on wire rack.
  • Spread with PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese Frosting; sprinkle with pecans.
  • Store in refrigerator if not serving right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 208.7, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 13.3, Protein 2

AUTUMN SPICE LAYER CAKE



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This recipe was in the Bakefest 2005 recipe digest. I like spice cakes and thought I would give it a try. It makes a delicious cake but I think I'll try rum or maple syrup in place of lemon juice in the frosting and in the cake the next time I make it.

Provided by Myrna B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 cups milk, hot
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup golden raisin
frosting
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
5 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 3/4 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Stir oats with milk. Cover; let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Stir flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Reserve.
  • Blend oat mixture with butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar, molasses, lemon juice and vanilla using an electric mixer. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in raisins.
  • Divide batter between the two cake pans and bake for 30 minutes or until skewer inserted in centres comes back clean. Cool in the pans on a rack.
  • FROSTING: Beat butter with corn syrup until smooth. Blend in icing sugar. Beat in lemon juice until frosting is fluffy. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.3, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 110.7, Sodium 487.4, Carbohydrate 93.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 64.8, Protein 5.7

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Whenever possible, use room temperature ingredients. This will help your ingredients blend together more smoothly and create a more even cake.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Together: This is an important step that helps to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and fluffier cake.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

This autumn spice cake is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season. With its moist and flavorful cake and its creamy, decadent frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to please everyone.

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