"BEST Spice Cake ever! It's perfectly moist and brimming with lots of sweet autumn spices. It has a tender crumb and so much flavor in every bite...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon*
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1 tsp ground nutmeg
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1 tsp ground ginger
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1/2 tsp allspice
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1/4 tsp ground cloves
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1 3/4 cups (370g) packed light-brown sugar
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3/4 cup (175ml) vegetable oil
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3/4 cup (185g) unsweetened applesauce
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4 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup (240ml) buttermilk**
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1 cup chopped pecans ((optional))
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12 oz cream cheese, (nearly at room temperature)
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1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, (nearly at room temperature)
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3 1/2 cups (440g) (440g) powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract