Sister Littles Spice Cake Recipes

SUPER MOIST SPICE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan. I always use this glass pan.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and other spices together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Whisk the oil, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses (if using) together in a medium bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Fold in the shredded apple until combined.
• Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
• Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
• In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
• Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

SISTER LITTLE'S SPICE CAKE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and pour into a greased pan.
• Add spices to suit your taste.
• Bake 20 minutes at 350*.

MINI APPLE SPICE CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• Generously grease and flour 12 mini bundt pan cups or large muffin cups.
• Combine oil and sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wire whisk until well blended.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating after each egg.
• In another bowl sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt.
• Add flour mixture to the egg mixture and blend well.
• Then add in the chopped apples and vanilla and stir until blended in.
• Pour batter into the well greased and floured pans. Bake for 40 minutes. They should be very golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
• Remove from oven and let cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before removing onto a wire rack to cool.
• During the last 10 minutes of baking time make the glaze. Melt the butter in a saucepan and then stir in sugars.
• Add vanilla and cream stirring well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour glaze over warm cakes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.