Step 1

Heat the oven and prepare the pan. Preheat oven to 350° Grease a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Make the batter. Whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove. Add the oil, eggs, water, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.

Step 3

Bake until set. Bake until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean, about 40 minutes.

Step 4

Cool and frost. Allow cake to cool in the pan. When cool, frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Step 5

Cream Cheese Frosting

Step 6

Combine cream cheese, butter and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Cream until light and smooth. Add powdered sugar. Mix until smooth. Spread on cooled cake.