Best 5 Moist Holiday Spice Cake Recipes
During the holiday season, many people look for that perfect recipe to make a moist and flavorful spice cake that will be the star of their festive table. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, finding the ideal recipe can be a challenge. This article will provide you with the guidance you need to bake a moist holiday spice cake that will tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories for your loved ones.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SUPER MOIST SPICE CAKE
Homemade and super moist spice cake with tangy cream cheese frosting. Such an easy recipe packed with TONS of flavor!
Provided by Sally
Categories Cake
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan. I always use this glass pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and other spices together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Whisk the oil, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses (if using) together in a medium bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Fold in the shredded apple until combined.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
- Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
- Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.
MOIST, TENDER SPICE CAKE
This is a substantial yet tender spice cake that's flavorful enough to serve unadorned.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a metal or disposable foil 9-by-13-inch pan. Whisk dry ingredients and spices in a large bowl. Mix milk, eggs and vanilla extract in a 2-cup measuring cup.
- Beat softened butter into dry ingredients, first on low, then medium, until mixture forms pebble-sized pieces. Add about 1/3 of the milk mixture and beat on low until smooth. Add remaining milk mixture in two stages; beat on medium speed until batter is just smooth. Add the sugar; beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Pour batter into cake pan.
- Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the cake's center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Set pan on a wire rack; let cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the pan perimeter and turn cake onto rack. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 221.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
MOIST HOLIDAY HONEYCAKE
Spiced fragrant honey cake is a tradition on Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year, which generally falls in September). Unfortunately, most honey cakes turn out to be dry, brick-like things, inedible except with a hot beverage. Some call honey cake the fruitcake of the Jewish people. BUT NOT THIS ONE! This cake is genuinely moist and yummy. It will serve about 12 guests at a holiday meal, but I promise that your family will chisel away at it until it's gone before the morning comes.
Provided by Amybobamy
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place an oven shelf in an upper position in oven, and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt® pan) with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the unbleached flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the canola oil, honey, white and brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, coffee, orange juice, and whiskey. With an electric mixer, beat the flour mixture into the honey mixture just until the batter is thoroughly incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake on upper shelf in the preheated oven until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with moist crumbs, about 1 hour. Cool for 20 minutes in the pan before turning the cake out onto a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.5 calories, Carbohydrate 87.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 308.7 mg, Sugar 58.1 g
BIRTHDAY SPICE CAKE.
My step dad ALWAYS made me a spice cake for my birthday, with a caramel over it. I can't eat enough of this to make me 13 again, but it helps with turning 30 too early.
Provided by GondolaQueen
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 9 inch cakes, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients together until completely blended. Bake at 350 f for 50 minutes, or until a fork in the middle is mostly clean.
- For the caramel sauce, see my other recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.7, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 503.6, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 38.8, Protein 5.3
MOIST HOLIDAY SPICE CAKE
Make and share this Moist Holiday Spice Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Foodie Blog Stalker
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
- Beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and pudding mix on low speed until incorporated. Beat 2 more minutes on medium speed.
- Stir in the orange zest and pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Take out and cool completely.
- Drizzle warm frosting over cake or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 422.7, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 27.7, Protein 4
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly: This will help to create a light and fluffy cake. Cream the butter and sugar together for at least 2 minutes, or until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the cake from curdling. Beat each egg into the batter until it is well combined before adding the next one.
- Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the correct temperature: The temperature of the oven is critical for baking a moist cake. Bake the cake at the temperature specified in the recipe.
- Check the cake for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Moist holiday spice cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any special occasion. With its moist texture, flavorful spices, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. By following the tips and tricks in this article, you can easily make a moist holiday spice cake that your family and friends will love.
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