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The Traditional Irish Spice Cake is cut into generous squares and served on a silver platter. They have delectably moist, fine crumb and are dusted with powdered sugar. One slice is served on a floral dessert plate, paired with a cup of tea on the side.
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Traditional Irish Spice Cake Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Embrace the heritage of Ireland with our Traditional Irish Spice Cake Recipe, a heartfelt tribute to Ireland's rich flavors and traditions.

Servings: 9 people
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz/120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup (2 oz/60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs , at room temperature
  • ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (2 oz/57 g) dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups (6¼ oz/177g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Powdered sugar , for serving (optional)
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8-inch (20-cm) square pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, applesauce, oil, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, then mix the dry ingredients into the wet just until smooth.

  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Serve simply as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.