Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of this delightful Spice Cake topped with creamy Eggnog Buttercream. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this moist cake blends warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to create a comforting treat that will impress your guests. The rich, velvety eggnog frosting captures the essence of the season, making each slice a celebration on its own. Whether enjoyed at a cozy family gathering or served at a lively party, this dessert adds warmth and joy to any occasion
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ? cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
? cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 large eggs
? cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Eggnog for buttercream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream butter until smooth; gradually add sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
7. For the frosting, mix softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth; gradually add eggnog until creamy
Notes
For extra moisture, consider substituting buttermilk for regular milk.
To enhance flavor, use freshly grated spices instead of pre-ground ones.
Chill the buttercream before frosting for easier application
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 4g