Description
Spice cake with eggnog buttercream brings winter holiday magic straight to dessert lovers’ tables. Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and creamy eggnog frosting create a delightful seasonal treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Meticulously prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by coating with butter and lining with parchment paper, then set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Create a harmonious dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, leavening agents, salt, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream butter, oil, and sugar until achieving a light, airy texture, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition.
- Gently fold vanilla extract into the butter mixture, creating a smooth, fragrant base.
- Alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, carefully mixing until ingredients are just combined to maintain cake’s delicate texture.
- Distribute batter evenly across prepared cake pans, smoothing surfaces for uniform baking.
- Position pans in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted centrally emerges clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before frosting.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk for a vegan version of this festive cake.
- Reduce sugar content by replacing half the sugar with unsweetened applesauce for a lighter, healthier option.
- Toast spices briefly before adding to the batter to enhance their depth and complexity of flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture during baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg