Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1-2 tbsp milk (if necessary for consistency for frosting)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Whisk well.
  3. In another bowl, mix oil and sugar until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the flour blend. Mix until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  10. For frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
  11. Frost the cooled cakes as desired.