GREEK SPICE CAKE

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This wonderful recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. My dad and husband always request it for their birthday cake. When you bake it, the aroma of cinnamon and clove fill the kitchen. -Heather Abel, Hale Center, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons plus 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease 10-in. fluted tube pan with shortening; lightly coat with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, buttermilk, eggs and extracts until well blended. Combine the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda; gradually beat into the sugar mixture until blended. Stir in pecans., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 29g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Abrar Farhad
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Qazi Mustafa
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I love the way this cake smells while it's baking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Sipho shangase
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This cake is the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. It's a new favorite in my household.


abdulkadir dualeh
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out flat and dense.


Skyler McGregor
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I can't believe it's gluten-free!


Khalid bhutta
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's a great way to change up your dessert routine.


Max Moore
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless.


Saphiwa Mayiyana
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Yunus
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The cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


DeWayne Myers
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I'm definitely adding it to my recipe box.


Ajie Foyo
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I'm not a big fan of spice cake, but this one was surprisingly good! The spices were well-balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy.


JUTT GAMER
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and will definitely be making this cake again.


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