An Old Fashioned Spiced Bar Cake is a classic dessert that is rich in warm spices and has a dense, moist texture. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Optional Additions:
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well)
- 1 cup raisins or chopped dried fruits
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- If you’re using nuts, raisins, or dried fruits, fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, you can optionally frost it with cream cheese frosting or dust it with powdered sugar.
Enjoy your Old Fashioned Spiced Bar Cake!
