SOUR CREAM SPICE CAKE

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Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana, perks up a meal with this old-fashioned layer cake. The dense cake is rich in spices, while the frosting is fluffy and sweet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
FROSTING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup water
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk, flour, allspice, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff. Fold into batter., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 20 minutes., Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Bristy Rahman
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This cake is the best sour cream spice cake I've ever had! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Harka Lamichhane
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.


Asif ali Soomro
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This cake is perfect for any occasion! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sibusiso Mhambi
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Adara Fish
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I'm not a fan of sour cream, but I loved this cake! The sour cream flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the spices. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dorothy Khatioli
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert! The spices give it a warm and cozy flavor. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Tawhid Sorkar
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


SARکاR AحSAAN
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but it was still good. The frosting was delicious. I think I would add more moisture to the cake next time, perhaps by adding some applesauce or buttermilk.


King Blay
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I'm not a huge fan of sour cream, but I loved this cake! The sour cream flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the spices. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


hamza Ibrahimkachiwe
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ntswaki Rodney
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This cake is perfect for fall! The spices give it a warm and cozy flavor. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Santosh Thami
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Xen Midoriya
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


Shipu Miah
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I made this cake for my birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Luca Shibley
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This cake is so good! I love the combination of sour cream and spices. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sarmila Shrestha
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. I followed the recipe step-by-step and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfect. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Mehboob ld TV
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This cake was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


IMRAN KHIN IMRAN KHIN
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Md Abu Bakar
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This sour cream spice cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.