Best 5 Moist Tender Spice Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Moist and Tender Spice Cake, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. This delectable cake is a perfect balance of moistness and tenderness, infused with a symphony of aromatic spices that awaken the senses. Each bite is a harmonious blend of warmth and sweetness, leaving you craving more.

This recipe collection offers variations of this classic cake to suit every palate. From the traditional to the unique, these recipes cater to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the original spice cake or crave the indulgence of a decadent cream cheese frosting, this article has it all.

Embark on a baking adventure with our classic Moist and Tender Spice Cake recipe, a timeless favorite that never fails to impress. For those who adore the rich, creamy texture of frosting, the Cream Cheese Frosting recipe transforms this cake into an irresistible masterpiece.

If you're drawn to unique flavor combinations, the Apple Cider Spice Cake offers a refreshing twist with its infusion of crisp apple cider and warm spices. The Pumpkin Spice Cake adds a touch of autumnal charm with its blend of pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, perfect for cozy gatherings.

For those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Spice Cake offers a delicious alternative that's just as moist and flavorful as the original. And if you're looking for a healthier option, the Reduced Sugar Spice Cake provides a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on taste.

No matter your preference, these spice cake recipes promise an unforgettable baking experience and a taste sensation that will linger in your memory. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

ALLIE'S AWESOME EASY SPICE CAKE



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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

MOIST, TENDER SPICE CAKE: GINGERBREAD VARIATION



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This is a substantial yet tender spice cake that's flavorful enough to serve unadorned. For my gingerbread variation, consider bringing along a jar of lemon curd.

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
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsalted butter, softened until easily spreadable
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup molasses

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, molasses 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 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 213.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

MOIST TENDER SPICE CAKE



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Another recipe from USA Today supplement to our local newspaper found in Moms Grey Book. This is from Pam Anderson, and was in combination with the Sausage and White Bean Soup and Savory Corn Muffins...so assume it would be great to add this to the meal

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle positon 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 1/2 of the milk mixture and beat on low until smooth. Add remaining milk mixture in two stages, beat on medium speed until bater is smooth. Add the sugar; beat until just incorporated about 30 seconds. Pour batter into cake pan.
  • Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted 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.
  • *** Picnic Tip: Can be double wrapped in plastic a day ahead. Return to pan to transport. Also the batter can be divided and baked into two 8" square cake pans. Take one to picnic and freeze one for later.
  • *** Gingerbread Variation - To Turn Cake into Gingerbread:.
  • * reduce baking powder to 1 tsp; add 1 tsp baking soda.
  • * Reduce brown sugar to 1 cup add 1 cup molasses.
  • * for spices, use 1 tbls ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp ground allspice (omit nutmeg and cloves).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.4, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 198.8, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 26.7, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This helps the ingredients blend together more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This incorporates air into the mixture, which makes the cake lighter and more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This helps prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients: This helps distribute the ingredients evenly and prevent lumps.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This helps the cake rise evenly.
  • Test the cake for doneness with a toothpick: The toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This helps prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This recipe for moist and tender spice cake is a classic for a reason. It is easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The cake is flavorful and moist, with a tender crumb. It is perfect for any occasion, from a simple afternoon snack to a special holiday gathering. With its warm and inviting spices, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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