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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins.
Baking
- 6
Pour Batter
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting (Optional)
- 9
Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting
In a medium bowl, beat together 8 oz of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting between the layers and on top and sides of the cake.
