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.

To start: Here's the link for Giada De Laurentiis' recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/halloween-spice-cake-recipe/index.html

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!