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Spiced Cake Mix Archives

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Upside-down banana cake

Cooked banana can be a polarising thing, but for those of you who dream of Bananas Forster and sticky caramelised bananas, this recipe is right up your alley! Enjoy with a dollop of cream or whipped vanilla bean yoghurt for a tangier alternative.

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Small batch malva pudding

A much loved South Africa classic made easy with our MiniMakes Spiced Cake Batter Mix!

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Marbled chocolate banana loaf

A delicious contrast of sweet banana and rich dark chocolate cake.

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Easy morning glory muffins

Delicious and super easy, these morning glory muffins are packed full of shredded apple, carrot, raisins, walnuts and coconut flakes (i.e. all the good stuff!). Great for the morning rush, lunchboxes and wholesome after-school snacks.

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Spiced carrot bundt cake

A moist and tender carrot cake packed with shredded carrot, sweet crushed pineapple and crunchy toasted pecans, all topped with a generous slathering of silky smooth cream cheese icing. What’s not to love?

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Pear & maple syrup tea cakes

Our simple hack lets you create dainty upside-down cakes without the stress of preparing scalding caramel from scratch. Minimal effort, maximum results! See our Notes for a vegan-friendly variation of this recipe.

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Spiced Nut & Seed Oatmeal Bars

A fantastic on-the-go snack to keep the munchies at bay! Add in your favourite dried fruit, nuts and seeds for a delicious new combo every time you bake.

Pumpkin patch cake topped with maple cream cheese icing and a piped pumpkin patch pattern

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Pumpkin patch cake with maple cream cheese icing

The addition of homemade pumpkin puree doesn’t add a strong flavour to this pumpkin patch cake but rather gives it a boost of moisture and a beautiful orange hue. The perfect bake for Halloween and the autumn season. Have a look at our Pumpkin Spice Latte cupcakes for more delicious inspiration!

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Pumpkin spice latte cupcakes

Spooky season is here, and we’re putting the forever-trending pumpkin spice latte combo to the test!

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Coconut & banana snacking cake

This moreish banana cake is made with NOMU Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Greek yoghurt for a superior flavour. Topped with a fluffy whipped coconut & yoghurt frosting, it’s a light and ‘healthier’ choice of sweet treat for snacking on hot summer days.

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Vegan sticky date pudding

Your favourite winter pud stuffed full of gooey dates and drowned in a sticky toffee sauce. Serve warm with vegan vanilla ice cream and an extra drizzle of sauce for an ultra-comforting dessert.

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Spiced pear, almond & buttermilk skillet cake

A quick and easy dessert ideal for cosy evenings and entertaining! This spiced pear skillet cake is best served warm with a few scoops of vanilla ice cream (or double thick cream to avoid brain freeze) and a generous drizzle of honey.

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Spiced apple cake

Folding some diced apples into a batch of cake batter is a simple change that packs a mighty (and delicious) punch. We highly recommend serving this autumnal cake while still warm with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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Pear & pecan crumble muffins

Fresh fruity morning muffins – it’s the right way to start the day. Swap out the pears for your favourite fruit or whatever is in peak season. Strawberries, apples and blueberries would be delicious!

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Upside-down caramel apple cake

A soft, warmly-spiced sponge topped with a crown of sticky caramel apples. Delicious served warm with ice cream or a scoop of double-thick cream as a divine dessert.

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Classic spiced cake

One recipe, many forms of cake. Use our handy guideline to bake this warmly-spiced cake batter into different shapes and sizes for every kind of occasion. Although delicious baked as is, this batter is also a perfect base for additions of mashed banana, grated carrot, diced apple, or even shredded zucchini.

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Spiced banana loaf

Avoiding those grim overripe bananas in your fruit bowl? Put them to good use in this delicious banana bread. Slice and serve while still warm with a shmear of butter for a scrumptious tea-time treat.

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Carrot cake cupcakes

These light and fluffy carrot cupcakes are perfect for occasions where slicing up a whole cake and serving it on plates is a bit of a hassle, like picnics and school birthdays.

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Oat crunchies

Buttery and chewy with hits of caramel flavour, these scraggly golden crunchies are a South African staple to keep the munchies at bay.

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Spiced coffee & walnut loaf

This tender and fluffy loaf cake sings with notes of warm spices, toasted walnut and espresso. Although it makes a superb cake for tea, this recipe can also be baked as a round cake or cupcakes for special occasions and celebrations.

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Pecan upside-down tray bake

Pecan pie, meet cake. Cake, meet pecan pie. We think you’ll become good friends!

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Pistachio & orange muffins

Light and fluffy morning muffins studded with emerald-green pistachios and fresh orange zest…this is what we like to call boujee baking!

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Vegan spiced cake

A versatile, warmly-spiced vegan cake ready for your unique creative touch. This recipe can be baked into cupcakes, muffins and a variety of cake shapes, and makes a fantastic base for additions of grated carrot, diced apple and toasted pecans.

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Mini Christmas fruit cakes

A dense, fruity, festive cake with a MiniMakes spin! This recipe makes 2 small cakes – one for you to enjoy straight away, and another to save for Christmas Day. Prepare the fruit mixture the night before to maximise on flavour.