Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, softened butter, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better emulsification.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake.
- Use a cake tester to ensure the cake is fully baked.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
