Type | Cake |
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Main ingredients | Cake base, spices |
Variations | Maple spice cake |
Spice cake is a type of cake that 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] [3]
A maple spice cake is an American variation that adds maple syrup or maple flavoring. The recipe was a New Hampshire specialty that started at the beginning of the 19th century. It often tastes like cinnamon or apple cider, and is a fall classic. [4] [5] [6]