Halloween Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Halloween Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups molasses; 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee; 4-3/4 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground mace; 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 4 tart apples such as Cox Orange Pippins, Fuji, or Winesaps; 2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups sour cream; 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or Lindt chocolate cut into small pieces

Servings: persons

2 cups molasses
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
4-3/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground mace
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
4 tart apples such as Cox Orange Pippins, Fuji, or Winesaps
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or Lindt chocolate cut into small pieces

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Preheat the oven to 350F.
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Lightly oil a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
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Combine the molasses, butter, and coffee in a medium-size saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
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As soon as it boils, remove from the heat.
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Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, or the bowl of an electric mixer, and let cool to lukewarm.
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Sift the flour, salt, spices, and baking soda together onto a large piece of waxed paper.
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Core, peel, and halve the apples, then slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices.
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Line the prepared pan with the apples slices, slightly overlapping them.
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Sprinkle them with the brown sugar.
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Whisk the eggs into the molasses mixture.
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Add the dry ingredients and mix quickly but thoroughly.
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Then add the sour cream, mixing just until it is incorporated.
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Fold in the chocolate chips, and then pour the cake batter over the apple slices.
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Bake in the center of the oven until the cake is mounded in the center and your finger leaves a slight indentation when you touch it, 50-55 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool to lukewarm before serving.
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You may also serve it at room temperature, but it is best lukewarm.
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To serve, cut the cake in pieces and turn them out of the pan upside down, so the apple slices are on top, or turn the entire cake out upside down onto a large serving platter and serve.

1734

kcal

Calories

Fat

229

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 cups molasses, 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, 4-3/4 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Halloween 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Halloween Spice Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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