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Rutabaga Spice Cake

Recipe by Chicago magazine on YouTubeAdded 14 November 2026.
  • 1 hr 5 min
  • Serves 8
  • 14 ingredients

20 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A moist, spiced cake that showcases the subtle sweetness of grated rutabaga, brightened by cinnamon and nutmeg. The buttery crumb is enriched with walnuts and raisins, and a dusting of powdered sugar or white chocolate adds an elegant finish, making it perfect for a cozy winter dessert or holiday gathering.

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Ingredients

8 servingsMetric

Amounts as Chicago magazine gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F) and grease a 9‑inch cake pan.

  2. 2

    Cream together the room‑temperature butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  4. 4

    Drizzle in the vegetable oil and continue mixing until the batter is smooth.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  6. 6

    Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in three batches, mixing on low speed until just combined.

  7. 7

    Fold in the grated rutabaga, toasted walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed.

  8. 8

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

  9. 9

    Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  11. 11

    Dust with powdered sugar and optionally shave white chocolate over the top before serving.

Tips while you cook

Cream butter and sugars thoroughly
Cream the room‑temperature butter with brown and white sugar until light and fluffy before adding eggs.
Add eggs one at a time
Incorporate each egg individually, mixing well after each addition.
Cool in pan before removing
Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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