Best 6 Old Fashioned Spice Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic journey with our collection of Old Fashioned Spice Cake recipes, evoking memories of simpler times. These delectable cakes are a delightful blend of aromatic spices, warm flavors, and tender textures. From classic to modern variations, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Whether you prefer the traditional allure of a simple spice cake, the decadence of a cream cheese frosting, or the fruity zest of an orange-scented glaze, our recipes cater to every palate. Prepare to be transported back in time as you savor the comforting aroma and taste of these timeless cakes, perfect for cozy gatherings, festive celebrations, or a comforting treat on a chilly afternoon.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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Savor the warm feelings of comfort and contentment from this Old Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake, a long-time favorite recipe. Bake a slice of nice today.

Provided by Duncan Hines(R) Canada

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Duncan Hines® Canada

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1 ¼ cups applesauce
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts. Pour into bake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack. Turn right-side up. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, combine frosting and cinnamon; stir until blended. Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 362.7 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

OLD FASHIONED APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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I found this recipe on a Duncan Hines spice cake mix box. It was easy to make. It was not too sweet, but sweet enough! I used chunky applesauce & I did not frost the cake -- I just sprinkled it with cinnamon sugar, but the frosting sounds good too.

Provided by BandJsGranny

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped nuts
1 (16 ounce) can vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease & flour a 13 X 9 pan.
  • Combine cake mix, eggs, applesauce, and oil in a large bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  • Invert onto cooling rack, then turn right side up.
  • Cool completely.
  • For frosting:.
  • Combine vanilla frosting and cinnamon.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Spread over cooled cake.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.9, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 450.3, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 44.3, Protein 5.5

OLD FASHIONED SPICE CAKE



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Spice Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Breads

Time 48m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter.
  • Add eggs, beat for 1 minute.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Beat for 1 minute.
  • Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 40 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED SPICE CAKE



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This recipe for spice cake with raisins is simply good with a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Winona

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
½ cup shortening
1 egg
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 inch pans. In a saucepan, simmer the raisins in the water on medium low heat.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Blend these dry ingredients into the sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly.
  • Strain the raisins. Discard the raisin pulp. Add water to the raisin juice to make 3/4 cup liquid, and add to the batter. Add the chopped nuts. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool the cake on a wire rack, and frost.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 60.8 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

OLD FASHIONED PEAR SPICE CAKE [WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING]



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Pear Spice Cake [with Cream Cheese Frosting] recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups salad oil
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
3 medium firm ripe pears, peeled, cored and diced (about 1 and 1/2 lbs total)
1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, at room temperature
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In the large bowl of an electric mixture, combine sugar, oil, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger salt and flour.
  • Mix to blend; then beat at medium-high speed for 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold pears and nuts into batter.
  • Spread in an ungreased 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 350 oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. (50-55 minutes).
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • For frosting:.
  • Beat [butter, cream cheese and vanilla] until fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar until frosting is of good spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cool cake.

OLD-FASHIONED SPICE CAKE



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This is a wonderful cake recipe that came on the back of, I believe, a Gold Medal flour package. In the 1980's my younger sister won prizes with Girl Scouts in several baking competitions. The caramel frosting is the best touch!

Provided by Joellen1972

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup raisins (optional)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup evaporated milk (leftover from above)
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Mix 1 1/3 cups of the evaporated milk and the vinegar; reserve. (Reserve remaining evaporated milk for frosting.)
  • Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13x9x2 or 2 round pans (8 or 9 x 1 1/2 inches).
  • Beat vinegar mixture and remaining ingredients except frosting in large bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes.
  • Pour into pan(s). Bake until toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes for rectangular pan, 40-45 minutes for 8-inch rounds, 35-40 minutes for 9-inch rounds. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely.
  • Frost rectangular cake or fill and frost layers with caramel frosting.
  • Frosting:.
  • Heat brown sugar, margarine and evaporated milk to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; cool until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in powdered sugar with spoon.
  • If necessary, stir in 2-3 teaspoons water until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, have all your ingredients measured and ready to go. This will make it easier to follow the recipe and ensure accurate measurements.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Old-fashioned spice cake is a delicate balance of flavors and spices. Be sure to follow the recipe closely to get the best results. Don't substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always produce a better-tasting cake. If possible, use fresh spices, butter, and eggs.
  • Don't overmix: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dry cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick comes out clean: The cake is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned spice cake is a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. With its warm, autumnal spices and moist, tender crumb, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for dessert or enjoying it as a snack, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, give this old-fashioned spice cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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