Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist, aromatic dessert made with a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, often mixed into a batter with flour, sugar, and oil or butter. It is typically topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting and is a beloved treat in American and European baking traditions, especially popular during autumn and holiday seasons.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with the cake providing energy from sugars and the frosting adding saturated fat from cream cheese and butter. A typical slice offers a good amount of calcium and some iron from the spices, but it's an indulgence with around 350-450 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	60 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	40 g
Sodium	300 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2 mg
Vitamin A	200 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg

Per 1 piece (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Spice cake has historical roots in medieval Europe, where spices were once luxury items, making it a symbol of celebration. Nutritionally, the spices like cinnamon may offer antioxidant benefits, though the high sugar and fat content mean it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat.