Description
A delightful spiced cake with a luscious cream cheese frosting that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Incorporate Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk until well combined.
- Divide & Bake: Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cooling Time: Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frosting the Cake: Spread frosting on one layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the sides.
- Serve & Enjoy! Slice and serve the cake.
Notes
Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: spice cake, cream cheese frosting, dessert, baking, holiday treat