Time: 45 minutes            Servings: 9

 

This cake is considered one of the most comforting sweet food you will ever have. This is a classic cake that is made from scratch. Although it is okay to use a cake mix, no one can deny that making your own cake is top notch. You can control the texture, the amount of sweetness, or anything that you like. You can adapt it to your taste the way you want.

 

The texture of this cake is incredibly soft and moist. You can have this with cup of coffee or tea. Spice cake is the thing that you make when you have unexpected guests. It is quickly made and with easy steps. Your visitors would feel welcomed and appreciated. They will also feel very cozy thanks to this incredible cake.

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon allspice

¼ teaspoon cloves

2 eggs

1/2 cup sugar

⅓ cup brown sugar

¼ cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup buttermilk

½ cup applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla

 

 

ICING:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Start by heating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and greasing 8×8 baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

In another large bowl, mix together the eggs, sugar and oil until the texture is creamy and soft.

Add applesauce, buttermilk and vanilla to the mixture.

Incorporate all ingredients by adding the wet ingredients to the dry ones.

Pour the batter in the greased baking dish and cook for 35 to 40 minutes maximum. (Insert a toothpick to make sure that it is fully baked)

Take a small bowl and mix the icing ingredients together and pour over the warm cake.

Slice your cake after it cools (about 20 minutes)

Serve and enjoy!