CARAMEL-GLAZED SPICE CAKE

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The perfect treat after a brisk fall walk, this fragrant cake has plenty of spice and an easy topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter, the granulated sugar and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until blended; beat on medium speed until creamy. On low speed, beat in flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cloves until mixed; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in sour cream and walnuts just until blended. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run table knife around edge of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; carefully turn plate and pan over and remove pan. Cool at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in whipping cream; boil and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool about 25 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread caramel topping over top of cake, allowing some to run down side of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

Billie Evans
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I can't wait to make this cake again!


Los saca Mostro
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Shah rajwan ahmed Raju
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spice cake.


Rakesh Rai
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a delicious and festive cake.


SHAHRUKH REHMAN
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I would have liked the cake to be a little spicier, but otherwise it was delicious.


Ghulam murtaza chandio Meer
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The cake was a little too dry for my taste, but the caramel glaze was amazing.


Fatush Sayeid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was so moist and flavorful.


MOON RAAJ
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This is one of the best cakes I've ever had. The caramel glaze is to die for.


Shaun Clark
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. The spices were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and flavorful.


Anele Badli
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This cake is a great combination of spices and sweetness. The caramel glaze adds a nice richness.


Ibraheemiscool Almtour
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Nancy Voth
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This cake was a hit at my dinner party! The caramel glaze was the perfect finishing touch.