Ann van Huizen's Spice Cake

This spice cake has a unique flavor that will have your friends talking about it long after they've enjoyed it. It tastes especially good paired with a cup of coffee.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 1 CAKE

  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1½ tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup honey

Freezing Day

  1. Mix ingredients, starting with the dry ones and then adding the wet ones. Pour into a long loaf pan.

  2. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then 300°F for 30 minutes.

  3. Cool, wrap with plastic wrap, and freeze.

Reheating Instructions

Defrost at room temperature for 2–3 hours, or in the refrigerator overnight, and serve.

PER CAKE

Calories: 4557 | Fat: 5g | Protein: 50g | Sodium: 3571mg | Carbohydrates: 1100g | Fiber: 15g

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