Tropical Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Tropical Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup half and half 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; Powdered sugar, for finishing

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup half and half 2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Powdered sugar, for finishing

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Use some of the butter to lightly coat a 9inch round cake pan.
3
Place remaining butter in a mixing bowl and add the sugar.
4
Beat well with a whisk until light and fluffy.
5
Add the molasses and whisk well to combine.
6
Slowly add the halfandhalf, then the egg, whisking constantly to incorporate thoroughly.
7
Sift together the flour, baking soda, and spices and add to batter.
8
Whisk until just combined; do not overwork.
9
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Remove from oven and run a knife around the inside of the pan.
11
Let cake cool in pan ten minutes then invert to remove from pan.
12
Let cool completely and sift powdered sugar over the top to decorate.

599

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup molasses, 1 cup half and half 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Tropical 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.

Tropical Spice Cake

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