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Sour Cream Spice Cake

A rich and moist cake made with sour cream and warm spices, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I recommend King Arthur for quality)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed (dark brown works too for a richer flavor)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (make sure it’s room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (use canola as a substitute)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature helps them blend better)
  • 1 cup sour cream (go for full-fat for a richer taste!)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (can substitute with almond or oat milk)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325F (165C) for a perfectly baked cake.
  2. Spray a 9×13 inch light-colored aluminum pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well blended.
  5. Add the melted butter and vegetable oil to the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and milk until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Once cooled, top with a generous layer of molasses cream cheese frosting.
Serving
  1. Enjoy your warm Sour Cream Spice Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or just as it is!

Notes

Make sure to check your cake a few minutes early to avoid overbaking. Don’t rush the cooling process!