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Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream: The Best Festive Delight

Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream
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A deliciously spiced cake paired with creamy eggnog buttercream, perfect for festive celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the eggnog buttercream, beat together butter, powdered sugar, eggnog, and nutmeg until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cakes with eggnog buttercream.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of bourbon to the buttercream.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance for best flavor.

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Keywords: Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream, festive dessert, holiday cake

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