Yes, you can make a couple spice swaps if you don't have or don't like some of the spices in the cake. To recap, this recipe calls for ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If you don't have all of these spices, here's what you can do: - If you don't have ground ginger or cinnamon: try pumpkin pie spice instead! I would avoid just doubling up on the cinnamon or ginger though, because it may overwhelm the cake, resulting in a bitter aftertaste. - If you don't have nutmeg: this recipe only calls for a pinch of nutmeg, so you can just leave it out. Or, substitute a pinch of allspice or cloves. Alternatively, you can create your own spice blend with whatever warm holiday-type spices you have in your cabinet. This recipe calls for a total of 1/2 teaspoon (plus a pinch) of spices. So, throw together whatever warm spices you have to equal that amount. You can try cloves, allspice, mace, and pumpkin pie spice.