Best 7 Minna Canths Spice Cake Recipes

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In the realm of Finnish culinary heritage, Minna Canth's Spice Cake stands as a testament to tradition, taste, and the enduring legacy of a remarkable woman. As a tribute to the pioneering feminist and author, this collection of recipes offers a glimpse into the flavors that graced her table and the hearts of her loved ones.

Embark on a delightful journey as we present two delectable variations of this classic spice cake. The original recipe, carefully adapted from Minna Canth's own handwritten notes, embodies the authenticity and simplicity of Finnish home cooking. With its harmonious blend of warm spices, a hint of orange zest, and a tender crumb, this cake evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort.

Alongside this timeless classic, we introduce a contemporary rendition that embraces modern culinary techniques while honoring the essence of the original. This updated version incorporates the richness of dark chocolate, a touch of espresso powder for depth, and a velvety chocolate glaze that adds an extra layer of indulgence.

Whether you prefer the traditional charm of Minna Canth's original recipe or the innovative twist of the chocolate variation, these spice cakes promise an unforgettable taste experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the alluring aromas of these culinary treasures fill your kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MINNA CANTH'S SPICE CAKE



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A lovely, soft spice cake with a surprise ingredient - whipped cream! Minna Canth (1844-1897) was a Finnish playwright, novelist and essayist as well as an energetic fighter for women's rights and social justice. This recipe comes from the Canth family recipe collection and was printed in the Perinnemakuja maakunnista cookbook. I've modified it slightly - the original recipe called for 1 tbls of ground bitter orange peel, which I don't like at all, so substituted cinnamon instead. You can of course experiment and find your favourite spice combination, too!

Provided by stormylee

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
200 ml sugar
400 ml whipping cream, whipped
600 ml all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
200 ml treacle
4 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 175 C.
  • Grease and flour a 2 litre cake pan (I use a Bundt pan).
  • Whip eggs with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the whipped cream to the egg mixture, mix to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour with baking soda and the spices.
  • Add dry ingredient mixture alternately with the molasses, mixing well after each addition.
  • Finally, add the melted butter, mix to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 175 C for 30 minutes.
  • After the first 30 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 150 C and bake for further 20-30 minutes, or until cake tests done.

ALLIE'S AWESOME EASY SPICE CAKE



Allie's Awesome Easy Spice Cake image

Awesome, easy spice cake.

Provided by AllieGeekPi

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (20 ounce) can apple pie filling
2 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix apple pie filling, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into dry ingredients to make a batter; stir in walnuts. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 1 hour. Cool cake thoroughly in pan, at least 1 hour, before removing pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 437 mg, Sugar 33.8 g

SPICE CAKE



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I enjoy cake decorating and sometimes decorate one for a family member's birthday. I've even encouraged nieces and nephews to help me bake this cake.-Robin E Perry, Seneca, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
BUTTER CREAM FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the cake tests done. Cool. For frosting, cream shortening and butter in a bowl. Add vanilla. Gradually beat in sugar. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

MOIST, TENDER SPICE CAKE



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This is a substantial yet tender spice cake that's flavorful enough to serve unadorned.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups bleached all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened until easily spreadable
2 cups dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a metal or disposable foil 9-by-13-inch pan. Whisk dry ingredients and spices in a large bowl. Mix milk, eggs and vanilla extract in a 2-cup measuring cup.
  • Beat softened butter into dry ingredients, first on low, then medium, until mixture forms pebble-sized pieces. Add about 1/3 of the milk mixture and beat on low until smooth. Add remaining milk mixture in two stages; beat on medium speed until batter is just smooth. Add the sugar; beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Pour batter into cake pan.
  • Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the cake's center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Set pan on a wire rack; let cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the pan perimeter and turn cake onto rack. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 221.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

MINT CAKE



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"My sister and I like to bake this 'cool' mint cake when we were learning to cook...and I still enjoy making it today," reports Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 teaspoon mint extract, divided
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 to 5 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Add 1/4 teaspoon mint extract to batter; beat well. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, poke 24 holes in cake. Spread pudding evenly over cake. Combine the whipped topping, food coloring and remaining extract; spread over pudding. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MINNEHAHA CAKE



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The cake is named after an Indian Princess. Minnehaha means Laughing Water. The cake is beautiful and is a great Christmas cake.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     White Cake

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 egg whites
5 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ tablespoon raisins for decorating
⅛ cup toasted almonds, for decoration
½ cup toasted pecans
¼ cup red and green candied cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Beat together the white sugar and butter. Add the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cake completely on wire rack.
  • Combine the brown sugar, egg whites, water, and salt in a heat-proof bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan of boiling water and beat with an electric mixer. Cook the frosting, beating constantly, for 10 minutes, or until the frosting will stand in peaks. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until thick.
  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. To decorate, place one large raisin in each corner. Then place toasted almonds, toasted pecans, and red and green cherries all over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 149.4 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients are, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake in a Preheated Oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Minna Canth's Spice Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its warm spices and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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