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Super Moist Spice Cake

Name: Super Moist Spice Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon groundcloves; 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil; 1 and 3/4 cup (350g) packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup (180g) unsweetened applesauce; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded apple (or shredded carrot/zucchini); optional: 1 Tablespoon (15ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand); Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Prep 30m

Cook 50m

Total 1h 20m

This super moist spice cake is packed with warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. The addition of shredded apple adds sweetness and moisture, while the cream cheese frosting perfectly complements the cake. A perfect dessert for any occasion, guaranteed to impress!

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(Servings: 12)

2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon groundcloves

1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil

1 and 3/4 cup (350g) packed dark brown sugar

1 cup (180g) unsweetened applesauce

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 cup shredded apple (or shredded carrot/zucchini)

optional: 1 Tablespoon (15ml) unsulphured or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap; I prefer Grandma’s brand)

8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Nutrition Facts

Calories

2,121kcal

106%
Fat

83g

4%
Saturated Fat

24g

1%
Carbohydrates

322g

16%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

195g

9%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

85mg

4%
Sodium

748mg

37%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Super Moist Spice Cake

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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