Spiced Moist Aromatic Cake (Printable)

Moist, aromatic cake blending cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for warm, inviting flavors ideal for any occasion.

# What's Needed:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
10 - ½ cup vegetable oil
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-Ins

14 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
15 - ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
03 - Beat brown sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined; avoid overmixing.
05 - Fold in nuts and dried fruit if using.
06 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired before serving.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • This cake feels like a little hug, with spices that comfort your soul just like a whispered kitchen secret.
  • Once you nail the balance between moist and spicy, it quickly becomes the star of any gathering without any fuss.
02 -
  • Don&t overmix the batter; that's the key to keeping your cake tender and soft.
  • Adding a touch of unsweetened applesauce can boost moisture without dulling flavors.
03 -
  • Use fresh spices for that warm aromatic hit that keeps everyone asking for more.
  • The secret to moistness lies in balancing wet and dry ingredients without overmixing.

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