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Spice Crazy Cake

Spice Crazy Cake
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Spice Crazy Cake is a cozy, flavorful dessert featuring a moist crumb and a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This easy-to-make cake uses simple pantry staples and a unique combination of oil and cold coffee or cola to deliver tender texture and rich flavor. Perfect for any occasion, it pairs well with whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, or powdered sugar for an aromatic, comforting treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for gluten-free)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil/vegan butter for vegan option)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 cup cold coffee or cola (can substitute with cold tea, sparkling water, or plain cold water)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Gather all ingredients to ensure smooth assembly.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly blended.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Make three small wells in the dry mixture. Pour vegetable oil, vinegar, and cold coffee or cola into each well respectively. Add vanilla extract and quickly stir everything together until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  4. Bake Until Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  5. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before slicing. This allows flavors to settle and the cake to finish setting perfectly.

Notes

  • Use freshly ground spices for the most vibrant aroma and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture.
  • Ensure liquids, especially coffee or cola, are cold to react properly with baking soda.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing or frosting for clean cuts.
  • Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.

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Keywords: spice cake, moist cake, cinnamon cake, easy dessert, cozy dessert, gluten free, vegan options

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