If you’re on the hunt for the best spice cake recipe, you’ve hit the jackpot.
With timeless ideas like these, your family might have a newholiday traditionin store.
These recipes will comfort you through the entire fall and winter seasons.
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Give the cake a final shake of fresh nutmeg for a beautiful presentation.
You’ll be asked to serve this spice cake recipe repeatedly.
This recipe was first submitted toSouthern Livingby Mrs. L.H.
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Wiggins of Greensboro, North Carolina in 1978.
This pecan-filled, multi-layer cake with nutty browned butter frosting is perfect for a celebration.
Drizzle the cake withApple Cider Caramel Sauceover the frosting, and garnish with pecans.
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Southern Sweet Potato Cake
This moist cake isnt fancy, but its big on holiday flavor.
Bake the spicedsweet potatobatter in a 9-inch square pan.
Substitute canned sweet potato puree if needed.
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Brown sugar icing ties it all together.
This cake is best when “cured” for two or three days.
A sugar topping crisps as it bakes.
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This cake freezes well, so its easy to make ahead and pull out before guests arrive.
Be sure the icing is still warm when you spoon it over the cake for the prettiest results.
Pumpkin Pound Cake
Pair this comforting cake with coffee or ice creamor both.
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Bake the pound cake in aBundt panfor a pretty presentation.
A maple-butter glaze takes this deliciously simple cake over the top.
Pour glaze immediately after cooling the cake and top with pecans!
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And as far as cream cheese frostings go, this one is super light and fluffy.
The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert.
Grate nutmeg on the top.
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Tennessee Jam Bundt
Thisclassic Southern cakedeserves a comeback.
Tangy blackberry jam and rich caramel frosting pair perfectly with warm spices on the cake.
Immediately pour frosting over the cooled cake.
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The Ultimate Carrot Cake
There’s never a bad time for carrot cake.
If you’re really into the presentation, make ourCandied Carrot Curlsto top this all-time favorite cake.
Frost withBrown Sugar-Cream Cheese Frostingin between layers and down the sides of the cake.
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Pipe on the caramel cream cheese frosting and top the cake with nuts and blackberries.
We’re lucky we don’t have to choose just one.
Garnish the cake by sprinkling on the remaining pecans.
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The lemon-coconut frosting is enough to make you want to come back for seconds.
Spread ginger whipped cream on the tops and sides of the cake just before serving.
Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the frosting, if desired.
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Garnish the frosting with toasted pecans.
you’ve got the option to make this cake up to three days ahead of your holiday gathering.
Cranberry Upside Down Cake
A package ofpound cakemix is the secret convenience ingredient in this simple cake.
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The fresh orange juice and zest in the frosting makes it the perfect package.
This is a hit for any occasion.
Persimmon Cake
Persimmons are native to China, and are typically used in Asian cooking.
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This recipe is surprisingly easy to executethe cake batter can be completely stirred together by hand in one bowl.
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