Best 5 Mamas Spice Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mama's Spice Cake, a timeless classic recipe passed down through generations. This moist and flavorful cake is characterized by a harmonious blend of warm spices, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger fills the air as this cake bakes, promising a delightful treat.

Within this article, you'll find a collection of carefully curated spice cake recipes, each with its unique twist on this beloved dessert. From the traditional Mama's Spice Cake recipe, featuring a perfect balance of spices and a tender crumb, to variations that incorporate seasonal fruits, nuts, and even chocolate, there's a recipe here for every taste preference.

Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook eager to create a memorable dessert, this article will guide you through the process of making this classic cake. With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a wealth of recipe options, you'll be able to recreate the magic of Mama's Spice Cake in your own kitchen.

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

SUPER MOIST SPICE CAKE



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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

2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
1 and 3/4 cup (350g) packed dark brown sugar
1 cup (180g) unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup shredded apple (or shredded carrot/zucchini)
optional: 1 Tablespoon molasses
8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

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.

MAMA'S SPICE CAKE



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Whenever I get a craving for a tasty old-fashioned treat, I make this cake. Great cooks in my family have been baking it for generations, and their families have been enjoying the wonderful spice flavor and rich frosting. -Nancy Duty, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup raisins, chopped
1 cup water
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped pecans
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional chopped pecans, optional
Optional: Cinnamon sticks, fresh bay leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; cook and stir over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks; gradually stir in spice mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to spice mixture until blended. Stir in pecans. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into the batter. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. To decorate, spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake, leaving cake slightly exposed on the sides. If desired, top with pecans, cinnamon sticks, fresh bay leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs and confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MOTHER'S APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This is a good old-fashioned applesauce cake. It will fill your house with the spicy fragrance of fall.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups unsweetened applesauce
½ cup raisins
½ cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and soda. Set aside.
  • Cream together 1/2 cup butter and 2 cups brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs. Add flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with applesauce, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in the raisins, dates, and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool on wire rack.
  • To make icing, melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat; stir in 1 cup brown sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Stir in milk, and continue to stir until the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool for 5 minutes. Beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.7 calories, Carbohydrate 90.7 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 415 mg, Sugar 66.1 g

MAMA NEELY'S SPICED PECAN CAKE



Mama Neely's Spiced Pecan Cake image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter, for greasing pan
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
1 package golden cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13- by 9-inch pan.
  • For the filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon until nicely combined and the pecans are fully coated.
  • For the glaze: In a second medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and milk until all the sugar is fully incorporated and there are no lumps. Set the glaze to the side.
  • For the cake: Into a large bowl, add the cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, sugar, 1/4 cup water, flour and eggs. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients until fully combined, about 4 minutes. Pour about half of the batter into the prepared pan. Spread the pecan filling on top and swirl into the batter. Pour the next half of the batter over and spread to make an even layer.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, place on a cooling rack and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Then invert the cake onto a plate or platter, and let cool completely.
  • Whisk the glaze a bit to make sure it's still smooth and then drizzle all over the cake. Let the glaze set a bit and serve!

MAMA'S SPICE CAKE



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Potatoes are the secret ingredient in this recipe, making an extra moist cake.

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups flour
2 t. baking powder
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
1 cup shortening or margarine
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted, or 4 1/2 t. cocoa
1 cup unseasoned mashed potatoes
1 t. vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup strong coffee

Steps:

  • 1. Sift dry ingredients. Set aside. Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Add chocolate or cocoa and potatoes. Blend well and add dry ingredients alternately with coffee and vanilla, beating until smooth after each addition. Add 1 cup chopped walnuts. Blend well. Grease two 9 inch layer pans or one 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Frost with buttercream frosting. buttercream Frosting: 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup milk 1 t. vanilla Cream butter or margarine with sugar and milk. Blend until smooth. Add more sugar or milk until smooth consistency is reached. Add vanilla. Spread on cake. Frosts one 9 inch layer cake. Option: Use onely 1/4 cup butter or margarine and 3 oz. softened cream cheese; blend until smooth and mix with remaining ingredients. Comida Sabrosa, Homestyle Southwestern Cooking

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: When possible, use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cake batter mix more evenly and smoothly.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar Together: This step is essential for creating a light and fluffy cake. Cream the butter and sugar together until they are light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the Eggs One at a Time: Add the eggs to the batter one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do Not Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake at the Correct Temperature: The temperature of your oven can greatly affect the outcome of your cake. Make sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the cake.
  • Do Not Open the Oven Door During Baking: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the cake to fall. Resist the temptation to peek at your cake until the baking time is almost complete.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Mama's Spice Cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. With its moist, flavorful crumb and rich, creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips to ensure that your Mama's Spice Cake turns out perfect every time.

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