Easy Spice Cake Recipe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

Applesauce reduces fat and adds moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine 360 grams of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Whisk together until evenly mixed.

In another large bowl, weigh out 440 grams of packed brown sugar, breaking up any clumps. Add 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 1 cup of vegetable oil, 1 cup of applesauce, and 4 large room temperature eggs. Whisk these wet ingredients together until combined. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix again.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense cake.

Distribute the batter evenly into two greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the centers are springy to the touch.

While the cakes are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by creaming together 1 cup of room-temperature unsalted butter and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in 6 cups of powdered sugar in batches, mixing on low until fully combined. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix again.

Once the cakes are done, let them cool before assembling. Place one layer on a serving plate, add 1 cup of frosting on top, and spread it out evenly. Add the second layer on top.

Cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting, using a swooping motion to create a decorative finish.

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