A PERFECT LAST MINUTE EASY CAKE FOR THE HOLIDAYS/OLD SCHOOL LAYERED SPICE CAKE/HAPPY THANKSGIVING

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

chopped walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and often cheaper.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar can often be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, applesauce, and vegetable oil until well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and pour the batter evenly into the pans.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

Let the cakes cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.

Cooking Techniques

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