New England Spice Cake Recipe

A taste of history! This New England Spice Cake recipe, inspired by a 1947 culinary classic, captures the essence of coastal New England baking. Exotic spices, brought back by seafaring men from the South Seas, create a warm and inviting flavor profile, perfectly complemented by a rich mocha icing (recipe not included). Get ready to savor a slice of Americana!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 277.4 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for New England Spice Cake

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
  • teaspoons Mace
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar and 1/2 cup Light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

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How to Make New England Spice Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the buttermilk and molasses.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, frost with your favorite mocha icing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

27g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make New England Spice Cake?

New England Spice Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in New England Spice Cake?

New England Spice Cake has approximately 277.4 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for New England Spice Cake?

The key ingredients for New England Spice Cake are Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Cinnamon, Mace, Clove. See the full list with measurements above.

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