1. Make the cakes: Preheat the oven to 350° with racks positioned in the upper and lower thirds. Butter three 9-by-9-inch metal cake pans and line them with parchment paper; allow 2 inches of overhang ...

Spice cake is a three layer cake infused with the warm flavors of the festive season: cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, cardamon, allspice and cloves. Molasses and buttermilk add flavor and tenderness.

To prepare the layer cake, first make the 3 bases. In a bowl, pour the flour, sifted baking powder (1), a pinch of salt (2), and mix (3). In another large bowl, add the butter in pieces (at room ...