Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with this delightful Christmas Spice Cake with Orange Glaze. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a zesty orange glaze, this cake is a nostalgic treat that brings family together. Moist and flavorful, it’s perfect for festive gatherings or cozy winter nights. Each slice evokes cherished memories and creates new ones, making it a must-have centerpiece for your holiday table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add vegetable oil while mixing.
- Stir in sour cream, orange juice, and zest until combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice to desired consistency, then drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg