Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Tea Bread Tuesday: Halloween Spice Cake

I found this recipe on the Food Network months ago. I couldn't wait for Halloween to try it out. Then, I read the reviews and there were several comments about the cake turning out dry. I couldn't bear another dry cake after last week's muffins, so I altered the recipe.


I left out the applesauce and oil, and added 1 stick of butter and 8-oz. of sour cream.

The resulting cake was so moist! I followed Giada's spice quantities to the letter. Oh, my! Cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves . . . and a most delightful surprise . . . cocoa powder. Watch out for little gobblins eating this all up!
Have a slice of this cake with a cup of Twinings Lady Grey tea. You are in for a treat!
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9 comments:

  1. ChellOctober 26, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    Sounds yummy!!

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  2. NickiOctober 27, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    a stick of butter AND sour cream - man, you weren't taking any chances were you! LOL! It looks and sounds delightful and you get extra points for the witch decoration. Very nice!

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  3. RedsOctober 27, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    Mmmm- love all the spices going on in this bread!

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  4. MargaretOctober 27, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    Sounds delicious! Love the witch decoration, too!

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  5. BarbOctober 27, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    This might be nice to make for Thanksgiving also.

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  6. SuzyOctober 27, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Very cool that you know how to alter recipes! When I try to alter them the outcome is never good lol! Looks and sounds yummy!

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  7. janettOctober 27, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    That looks yummy, and I love your witch decoration behind it!

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  8. YolandaOctober 28, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    Yummmmm and how amazing are you that you can alter a recipe and it still taste good!

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  9. Maria@BubblegumandDuctTapeOctober 28, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    that looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I'm gonna have to try the recipe with your suggestions.

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