Grandma’s Spice Cake

A Carolina mountain recipe for Grandma’s Spice Cake.

AmericanOtherIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until well mixed.

  4. 4

    Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after adding each egg.

  5. 5

    Add the dry flour mixture and buttermilk alternately into the egg and butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition, just until combined.

  6. 6

    Pour into two greased and lightly floured 8 X 1-1/2 inch cake pans.

  7. 7

    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Cool on wire rack.

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americancarolinas-cooking