If you’re looking for a cake that truly stands out from the crowd, you can’t go wrong with a spice cake served in a Bundt pan. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a professional baker to make a delicious spice cake. We’ve collected two of our favorite recipes here so you can make a spice cake that looks and tastes amazing.
Recipe 1: Classic Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- For the frosting:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together oil, sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Spread frosting over cooled cake. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 slice of cake (1/10 of the recipe)
- Calories: 624
- Fat: 36.2g
- Carbohydrates: 69.3g
- Protein: 5.9g
Tips, Notes & Serving Suggestions
- This recipe yields a large cake, so you’ll have plenty to share.
- The cream cheese frosting is a must for this recipe – it adds a delicious tang that pairs perfectly with the spices.
- Serve this spice cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat.
Recipe 2: Spiced Apple Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together oil, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream. Gradually add the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the apples.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 slice of cake (1/10 of the recipe)
- Calories: 563
- Fat: 33.2g
- Carbohydrates: 61.1g
- Protein: 5.9g
Tips, Notes & Serving Suggestions
- This cake is delicious on its own, but you can also top it with a simple glaze made with powdered sugar, milk and a splash of vanilla.
- Feel free to use any type of apples you like – tart Granny Smith apples will give the cake a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- Serve this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use applesauce instead of fresh apples?
Yes, you can use applesauce instead of fresh apples. If you do use applesauce, reduce the amount of oil in the recipe by ¼ cup.
- Can I make this recipe without the frosting?
Yes, this recipe will still be delicious without the frosting. If you prefer a less sweet cake, you can leave the frosting off or just dust the cooled cake with a bit of confectioners’ sugar.