Cozy Fall Spice Cake: Best 5-Ingredient Recipe
A tender, moist, and flavorful spice cake with cream cheese frosting that is quick to make and perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- 1/4 tsp Cloves
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Sugar (mix of white and brown)
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Full-fat block Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes (round pan) or 35-40 minutes (loaf pan) until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cake cools, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla and mix until creamy.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
Ensure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for best texture. Use full-fat block cream cheese, not spreadable tubs, to prevent runny frosting. For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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