Description
A festive Christmas Spice Cake packed with warm spices, nuts, and dried fruits, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Spice cake mix
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 2 cups chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, or other)
- 1 cup Craisins (or raisins)
- 1 apple, finely chopped
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix spice cake mix, eggs, butter, and orange juice until well combined.
- Fold in apple pie spice, chopped nuts, Craisins, and chopped apple.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the cake before serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, soak Craisins or raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven and pan size.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Christmas Spice Cake, holiday dessert, festive baking