Comments on: Spice Cake

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 01:00:10 +0000

In reply to James.

I’m so sorry to hear this, James! Did you do the toothpick test on it to ensure that it cooked all the way through? 🙁

By: Tam

Tam — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:04:50 +0000

In reply to Sam.

Thanks!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 02:32:33 +0000

In reply to Tam.

Hi Tam! 3 sounds good, you don’t need to just barely stir it, a little air is fine. If it helps, I have a video demonstration in the recipe card.

By: Tam

Tam — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 23:15:37 +0000

Hi Sam,
I was wondering what speed you use tp stir the eggs in to the batter? My electric hand mixer has 5 speeds. Would you do it on 3 or just barely stir it on 1? Are you trying to beat the eggs a little and get air in to the cake?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:39:42 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth C..

Wow, that sounds like an amazing combination Elizabeth! Thanks so much for coming back to leave a comment ❤️

By: Elizabeth C.

Elizabeth C. — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 23:16:43 +0000

Made this for Christmas Day supper as a tray bake (13×9) with an eggnog cinnamon buttercream and it was delicious!! Everyone loved it!!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:47:50 +0000

In reply to Marie.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Marie! 🙂

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:47:50 +0000

Excellent texture (pillowy soft) and flavor, I have been baking cakes for over 40 years, using various complicated recipes, but the simplicity of this one was wonderful. I didn’t think it would work, but it does!

By: april

april — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:14:10 +0000

so good

By: Lorley

Lorley — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:37:29 +0000

Loved this easy to prepare spice cake. I made these into cupcakes baked in tulip liners. The cupcakes stuck a bit to the liners but that could be due to the brand of liner, not the recipe. I used a # 16 scoop and got about 26 cupcakes. They were delicious , moist and delightfully spicy. I piped them with your browned butter cream cheese frosting. Perfect compliment to the cupcakes.
Thank you for this wonderful fall recipe. My three neighbors, who I shared with, thank you too.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:23:04 +0000

In reply to Lara.

I hope it turns out for you, Lara! Without having tried putting this in a dump cake I can’t say for sure how it would turn out.

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:56:41 +0000

I’m making this cake this afternoon with a gluten-free flour mixture. I’m hoping it works out, as it sounds delicious! I won’t hold the recipe responsible if it doesn’t.
One question, if it does work out, do you think the dry ingredients of this recipe would work to replace a dry spice cake mix in a dump cake recipe?

Thanks so much for all of your recipes, everything I’ve made in the past has been wonderful (with regular flour).

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:37:18 +0000

In reply to Jean.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Jean! 🙂

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:39:46 +0000

This is the only spice cake recipe I have EVER found that does not sink in the middle. I used 2-8” layers and it was perfect; 9” pans would leave the cake layers pretty thin. I baked it for 35 minutes, but next time I think I’ll check it at 30 minutes to see if it is done. I also used old-fashioned penuche icing (instead of cream cheese icing) and it was outstanding!!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:17:20 +0000

My cake turned out tender and moist; I followed the method as described. I was using 9” cake pans so decreased bake time to 29 min. My only complaint is for me, this one is too sweet. I get leery when I see the sugar amount nearly equal to flour amount. I’ve been baking over 45 years. I went to middle and high school back when home economic courses were almost compulsory. The spice level is good except maybe the ginger; it almost tastes like gingerbread. I may decrease by a hair next time. I still find this a good recipe with a good method.

By: Karol S Fisher

Karol S Fisher — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:20:01 +0000

The best cake I have had in ages! Entire family loved it and requesting it for the next birthday! Thank you!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:34:40 +0000

In reply to Lex.

Thank you so much for this comment, Lex! I’m so glad you had success with this recipe!

By: Lex

Lex — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:36:16 +0000

This cake redeemed my confidence in my baking abilities! I had been feeling down because I could not get any peanut butter blossom recipes to work in my favor. The cookies kept coming out flat and crispy instead of soft and chewy. Sooooo, I stopped baking for like a week. I was partly upset because I have never had many issues with baking up until this point, and several online bakers kept harping on weighing certain ingredients, like flour. When you have a limited income like I do, a kitchen scale just isn’t a necessity, so I have always always made sure to measure my flour correctly with measuring cups (I.e. spooning and leveling). But, after several failed bakes back to back, I purchased a kitchen scale as a Christmas gift to myself.

While I don’t know if the scale is exactly what made all the difference (because this cake is just delicious), everything I baked for Christmas was from Sugar Spun Run and they all turned out fantastic.

For this cake, I was in the middle of preparing it for the oven when my nephew was having a cranky fit due to being sleepy. So, I had to instruct my 13 year of sister from the living room to finish the last couple of steps for the batter, and it still turned out beautifully.

While I still believe that baking can be enjoyed and successful without the use of a kitchen scale, if it is a luxury you can afford, it may give you some extra security in ensuring that a baked good turns out in away that you desire.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:15:32 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Metzgar.

I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Suzanne! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🙂

By: Suzanne Metzgar

Suzanne Metzgar — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 22:14:24 +0000

I use the internet to find recipes all the time, but this is the first time I’ve ever commented or left a rating. I’m a good cook, but I’m not a baker. Especially with cakes. I made this cake today. After eating a piece, I proclaimed, “I am a baker”. This was so simple that it doesn’t prepare you for how delicious this cake is. I’m absolutely saving this recipe and checking out the rest on your site. Thank you for this recipe.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:47:34 +0000

In reply to Sandra.

We’re so happy it was a hit, Sandra! Thanks for the review ❤️

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:18:53 +0000

In reply to Eileen Gilbert.

This recipe is delicious! My family loved it, thank you for sharing your recipes.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:23:17 +0000

In reply to Dani Lopez.

So glad you enjoyed, Dani! Thanks for the review ❤️

By: Dani Lopez

Dani Lopez — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:21:13 +0000

Delicious! I’ll be making this again soon!

By: Lidia

Lidia — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:39:21 +0000

I’ve made the cake and it’s delish! I’ve followed the recipe exactly and the result was moist and silky. Thanks!