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FAMILY HEIRLOOM
I Crave My Grandma's Easy Spice Cake (And Now You Will, Too)
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5.0 (390)|(2 Reviews)Moist cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg sheet cake topped with boiled caramel penuche brown sugar frosting.
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By Joey Firoben (Recipe Developer)•Published April 28, 2026
⏱ 1 hr
Simply Recipes / Joey Firoben🔥 290 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- The warm aromatics of autumn in every bite.
- The penuche brown sugar caramel frosting sets like fudge.
FAMILY HEIRLOOM
I Crave My Grandma's Easy Spice Cake (And Now You Will, Too)
A comforting heirloom spice cake: fragrant ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice folded into a buttermilk sponge, blanketed in old-fashioned boiled penuche caramel brown sugar icing. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings16 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups flour & 1 1/2 cups brown sugar & 2 tsp cinnamon & 1/2 tsp cloves & 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk & 1/2 cup butter, softened & 3 eggs & 1 tsp baking soda
- Penuche frosting: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup milk, 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
1
Bake spice cake
Beat butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk, flour, and spices. Spread in 9x13 pan. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
2
Boil penuche frosting
Melt butter and brown sugar; boil 2 mins. Stir in milk, then beat in powdered sugar until thick. Spread immediately over warm cake.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Work quickly when spreading the penuche frosting—it begins setting into fudge within 60 seconds of cooling.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories290 kcal
Protein3g
Carbs46g
Total Fat11g
Sodium: 180mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
