Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) Light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (12g) Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5g) Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) Buttermilk
  • 2 tsp (10ml) Pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Sift the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt into a large bowl.
  2. Whisk the dry ingredients vigorously for 60 seconds to break down brown sugar clumps and ensure spices are uniformly distributed.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mix and fold together using a spatula just until combined; do not overwork the gluten.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased and parchment-lined 9-inch round cake pan or 8x8 square baking dish.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.