Best Surprise Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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SURPRISE SPICE CAKE



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Canned tomato soup replaces some of the oil in this spice cake, decreasing the fat, boosting the color and (surprise!) enhancing the taste. -Hannah Thompson, Scotts Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
3 large eggs
1/2 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, soup, eggs and water; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake 30-33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

AUTUMN SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is one of my all time favorite fall cakes! It's perfectly moist and brimming with lots of those sweet autumn spices. It has a tender crumb and so much flavor in every bite. No one can resist a slice!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon*
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 3/4 cups (370g) packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil
3/4 cup (185g) unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk**
1 cup chopped pecans ((optional))
12 oz cream cheese, (nearly at room temperature)
1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, (nearly at room temperature)
3 1/2 cups (440g) (440g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 9-inch round baking pans well with non-stick baking spray then lightly dust with flour and shake out excess.
  • Wrap cake strips around pan if you have them (for a more level cake). Set pans aside.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves for 20 seconds, set aside.
  • Pour brown sugar into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Break up brown sugar with fingertips until no clumps remain.
  • Pour in vegetable oil and applesauce, set mixer with paddle attachment and blend until well combined (occasionally stop and scrape bowl throughout mixing process).
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then blend in buttermilk, then add remaining 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Divide mixture evenly among two prepared baking pans. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 - 32 minutes.
  • Allow to cool in pans about 5 - 10 minutes then run a knife around edges to ensure cake is loose and invert upside down onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Cool completely then level tops of cakes as needed. Frost with cream cheese frosting, sprinkle pecans around edges if desired.
  • For the frosting: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until well blended***.

SUPER MOIST SPICE CAKE



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Homemade and super moist spice cake with tangy cream cheese frosting. Such an easy recipe packed with TONS of flavor!

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cake

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 and 1/2 cups (313g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
1 and 3/4 cup (350g) packed dark brown sugar
1 cup (180g) unsweetened applesauce
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup shredded apple (or shredded carrot/zucchini)
optional: 1 Tablespoon molasses
8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan. I always use this glass pan.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and other spices together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk the oil, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses (if using) together in a medium bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined. Fold in the shredded apple until combined.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

MULLING-SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



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The spices in this cake from "Live Life Deliciously" by Tara Bench (Shadow Mountain, 2020) are, indeed, those you'd use if you were mulling cider or wine. They're the flavors of fall and winter, and especially of the holidays; that their aromas linger in the kitchen is a bonus. They're warm and hearty enough to hold their own when blended with the cake's apple cider and molasses (use an unsulfured brand, such as Grandma's). The batter is very thin, but it bakes up sturdy, easy to cut and ready to be generously filled and covered with cream cheese frosting. The cake is lovely on its own, but it welcomes extras. Ms. Bench decorates hers with almond and candy Christmas trees, but a little crystallized ginger or chocolate is nice too.

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     snack, cakes, dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Nonstick baking spray
2 1/4 cups/290 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
1 packed cup/220 grams light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
3/4 cup/180 milliliters unsulfured molasses (not blackstrap)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup/120 milliliters apple cider
12 ounces/340 grams cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup/170 grams unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups/740 grams confectioners' sugar, sifted
Finely chopped crystallized ginger, chocolate pearls or sprinkles (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cakes: Coat two 9-inch round pans with baking spray and line the bottoms with parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, spices and salt; set aside.
  • Working in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using an electric mixer), beat together the butter and brown sugar on medium until smooth. Add eggs and orange zest, and beat on medium-high speed, about 1 minute.
  • In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the molasses and baking soda. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over high; pour it over the molasses and baking soda and whisk until combined. (The mixture will froth.)
  • Beat in a third of the flour to the butter mixture on low until combined, then half the cider mixture. When it's blended, add half the remaining flour, all the remaining cider, then the rest of the flour, beating to blend after each addition. Batter will be runny.
  • Divide the batter between the pans, swiveling the pans to level the batter, which will be scant. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, rotating halfway through. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes, then unmold and transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool fully.
  • Prepare the frosting: Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and salt, and mix briefly. On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. After all the sugar is incorporated, scrape the bowl, then beat the frosting on medium-high for 15 seconds.
  • Place one layer of cake on a serving platter. Top with 1 cup frosting, and spread it to the edge of the cake. Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Top with a smattering of crystallized ginger bits, chocolate pearls or sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to 3 days) before serving.

SURPRISE CARROT CAKE



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A cousin gave me this carrot cake recipe. It's a wonderful potluck pleaser with its "surprise" cream cheese center. My husband and our two young children love it, too! -Lisa Bowen, Little Britian, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups shredded carrots
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended. Stir in the pecans. Pour 3 cups batter into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg. Spoon over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SURPRISE SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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So yummy!!! You can make this in any pan you want, may want to adjust the cooking temperature and take out when a toothpick is inserted comes out clean. I made these into cupcakes.

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons white sugar
6 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup butter, room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Grate zucchini and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, spices and salt in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
  • Fold in the flour mixture, then stir in the zucchini and walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting and cutting.
  • Icing:.
  • Cream the cream cheese and butter together.
  • Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Add the confectioner's sugar and mix until creamy.
  • Spread over cooled cupcakes.
  • Sprinkle each with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 168.3, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.6, Protein 2.5

MOM'S SURPRISE SPICE CAKE



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Whenever I serve this cake, I never tell them the surprise ingredient until after they've tasted it. Then, it's just fun to see the look on their faces when I reveal the secret. No one ever guesses that there's a can of tomato soup in this beautiful, delicate, and delicious spice cake. My mom always frosted it with a Chocolate...

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c flour
1 1/3 c sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 (10.75oz can(s) tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 c butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour 13″ x 9″ baking pan or 2 8" round pans.
  • 2. In large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Whisk together to blend well. Add soup, butter, eggs, and milk.
  • 3. With mixer at low speed, beat until well mixed, constantly scraping side and bottom of bowl. At high speed, beat 4 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl. Pour into prepared pan.
  • 4. Bake 20-35 minutes, test every 5 minutes after 20 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. This cake will become dry quickly if over-baked.
  • 5. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Frost with your favorite icing or glaze.

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