 Spice cake with seafoam frosting | |
| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Cake base, spices |
| Variations | Maple spice cake |
Spice cake is a type of cake that is traditionally flavored with a mixture of spices.[1] The cake can be prepared in many varieties. Predominant flavorings include spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg.[2]
Variations
A maple spice cake is an American variation that adds maple syrup or maple flavoring. The recipe was a New Hampshire specialty that started at the beginning of the 19th century. It often tastes like cinnamon or apple cider, and is a fall classic.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Ann Vogel (2008). "Making a Cake by the Book". Kitsap Sun-The E.W. Scripps Co. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ↑ "Pecan Spice Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting". Gourmet Magazine-Epicurious-Condé Nast Digital. 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ↑ Maple Spice Cake (excerpt from The Presidents). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007. ISBN 9780787988869. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
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