Greek Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Greek Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon shortening; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon shortening
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

1
Grease 10-in. fluted pan with shortening; lightly coat with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, buttermilk, eggs and extracts until well blended. Combine the remaining flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves and baking soda; gradually beat into the sugar mixture until blended. Stir in pecans.
3
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 325u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

1967

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon shortening, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Greek Spice Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Greek Spice Cake

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