In the realm of delectable desserts, spice cake emerges as a timeless classic, captivating taste buds with its intricate blend of aromatic spices and irresistible sweetness. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect spice cake with frosting, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a world of pure delight. Let your senses awaken as we explore the culinary artistry behind this beloved treat, unveiling the techniques and ingredients that elevate it from ordinary to extraordinary.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SPICE CAKE WITH FROSTING
My Grandma Susie would take this wonderful cake to barn raisings and to barn dances, where my Grandpa Ward would also take his fiddle. I hope my two grandchildren will have such warm memories of me when they are grandparents.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , Pour into two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, about 2-3 minutes., Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SPICE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
Make and share this Spice Cake With Caramel Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Sift together dry ingredients.
- Cream together shortening and sugars until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and then eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each egg.
- Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
- Beat 2-3 minutes using high speed of mixer.
- Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-in. pans.
- Bake in 350 degree oven 25-30 minutes.
- Frost when cool.
- Caramel Frosting:.
- Melt butter in saucepan then add brown sugar and cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add cream and continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Gradually blend in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- (Add extra cream if needed.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 494, Carbohydrate 119.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 93.8, Protein 5.5
SPICE CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING
Packed with cinnamon, sugar, ginger and nutmeg, this flavorful spice cake is perfect for fall.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, scraping bowl frequently. Add milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in remaining cake ingredients until mixture is smooth and well blended. (Batter will be thick.) Spread about 2 1/2 cups batter in each pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run sharp knife around edges of pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 16 caramels on microwavable plate. Microwave on High 15 seconds or until softened. Roll each into ball; pinch one side of ball to form acorn shape. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In microwavable custard cup, heat 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and shortening on High 45 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip tops of acorns into chocolate; press one chocolate chip onto top of each acorn for stem. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Let stand until chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in dulce de leche and 1 teaspoon vanilla, scraping bowl frequently. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add whipping cream and 1/8 teaspoon salt; beat until smooth and spreading consistency.
- Using serrated knife, cut rounded top off each cake layer to make a level surface. Spread about 3/4 cup frosting between cakes layers. Frost top and side with remaining frosting. Place acorns on top of cake. break cinnamon sticks as desired to resemble twigs; place with acorns on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 80 g, TransFat 1 g
MOIST, TENDER SPICE CAKE
This is a substantial yet tender spice cake that's flavorful enough to serve unadorned.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a metal or disposable foil 9-by-13-inch pan. Whisk dry ingredients and spices in a large bowl. Mix milk, eggs and vanilla extract in a 2-cup measuring cup.
- Beat softened butter into dry ingredients, first on low, then medium, until mixture forms pebble-sized pieces. Add about 1/3 of the milk mixture and beat on low until smooth. Add remaining milk mixture in two stages; beat on medium speed until batter is just smooth. Add the sugar; beat until just incorporated, about 30 seconds. Pour batter into cake pan.
- Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the cake's center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Set pan on a wire rack; let cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the pan perimeter and turn cake onto rack. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 66.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 221.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING
I am a healthy eater most of the time, but this apple spice cake is worth the splurge! Every year, I treasure the opportunity to make my own birthday cake, and I choose this. You can add a cup of raisins to the batter before baking if you'd like. -Jennifer Owen, Louisville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease parchment., Place apples in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, pie spice, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in apples and walnuts., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, sugars, vanilla and pie spice until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Gently press walnuts into frosting on top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH HONEY FROSTING
This moist and delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin-pie spice. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, and pumpkin puree until combined. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture, and mix gently until smooth.
- Turn batter into prepared pan, and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake 10 minutes in pan, then turn out of pan, and cool completely, right side up, on a rack.
- Make Honey Frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk butter, cream cheese, and honey until smooth.
- Spread top of cooled cake with honey frosting. Cut cake into squares to serve.
SPICE CAKE II
This cake smells so good while baking. The maple-flavored seven minute frosting is totally awesome.
Provided by LaDonna
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make the Maple-Flavored Seven Minute Frosting: In a saucepan, heat maple syrup until boiling. Let boil for an additional 5 minutes. In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually pour in hot maple syrup, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 186 mg, Sugar 28 g
MULLING-SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
The spices in this cake from "Live Life Deliciously" by Tara Bench (Shadow Mountain, 2020) are, indeed, those you'd use if you were mulling cider or wine. They're the flavors of fall and winter, and especially of the holidays; that their aromas linger in the kitchen is a bonus. They're warm and hearty enough to hold their own when blended with the cake's apple cider and molasses (use an unsulfured brand, such as Grandma's). The batter is very thin, but it bakes up sturdy, easy to cut and ready to be generously filled and covered with cream cheese frosting. The cake is lovely on its own, but it welcomes extras. Ms. Bench decorates hers with almond and candy Christmas trees, but a little crystallized ginger or chocolate is nice too.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cakes: Coat two 9-inch round pans with baking spray and line the bottoms with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, spices and salt; set aside.
- Working in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using an electric mixer), beat together the butter and brown sugar on medium until smooth. Add eggs and orange zest, and beat on medium-high speed, about 1 minute.
- In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, add the molasses and baking soda. In a small saucepan, bring the apple cider to a boil over high; pour it over the molasses and baking soda and whisk until combined. (The mixture will froth.)
- Beat in a third of the flour to the butter mixture on low until combined, then half the cider mixture. When it's blended, add half the remaining flour, all the remaining cider, then the rest of the flour, beating to blend after each addition. Batter will be runny.
- Divide the batter between the pans, swiveling the pans to level the batter, which will be scant. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, rotating halfway through. Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes, then unmold and transfer the cakes to wire racks to cool fully.
- Prepare the frosting: Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and salt, and mix briefly. On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. After all the sugar is incorporated, scrape the bowl, then beat the frosting on medium-high for 15 seconds.
- Place one layer of cake on a serving platter. Top with 1 cup frosting, and spread it to the edge of the cake. Place the second cake layer on top, and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Top with a smattering of crystallized ginger bits, chocolate pearls or sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate for 1 hour (or up to 3 days) before serving.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients. This will ensure a smooth baking process.
- Ingredient Quality: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air and create a smooth, even batter.
- Gradually Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will prevent the batter from curdling.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Baking Temperature: Bake the cake at the specified temperature and for the specified time. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Frosting: If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin it out. If the frosting is too thin, add a little powdered sugar to thicken it.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and visually appealing spice cake with frosting using the recipes provided in the article. Experiment with different spices and frosting flavors to find your perfect combination. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes are sure to impress your friends and family. Happy baking!
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