Halloween Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Halloween Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

Butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar, for dusting

1
For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
3
Set aside.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice.
5
In a large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract to blend.
6
Add the dry ingredients and stir until just blended.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9
Cool the cake for 10 minutes.
10
Unmold the cake and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
11
Dust with powdered sugar and cut into slices for serving.

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 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.

Halloween Spice Cake

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