Spice cake

Spice cake
Spice cake with sea foam frosting

Spice cake 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 flavoring. The recipe was a New Hampshire specialty that started in the beginning of the 19th century.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Ann Vogel (2008). "Making a Cake by the Book". Kitsap Sun-The E.W. Scripps Co. http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/may/31/ann-vogel-making-a-cake-by-the-book/. Retrieved 2009-06-20. 
  2. ^ "Pecan Spice Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting". Gourmet Magazine-Epicurious-Condé Nast Digital. 2007. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pecan-Spice-Layer-Cake-with-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-238083. Retrieved 2009-06-20. 
  3. ^ Maple Spice Cake (excerpt from The Presidents). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007. http://books.google.com/books?id=fywlrT6VI3oC&pg=PA641&dq=spice+cake+franklin+pierce. Retrieved 2009-06-20. 



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