SPICE CAKE WITH FROSTING

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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
SEVEN-MINUTE FROSTING:
4 large egg whites
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Augustina Munyah
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This is the best spice cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mampho Tsotsotso
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I made this spice cake for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the moist cake and the creamy frosting. I'll definitely be making this again!


Hamza Kayani
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This spice cake is the perfect fall dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!


Aphelele Ntlanganiso
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Loved this spice cake! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. Definitely a new favorite!


Hassan Bajila
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This spice cake is a keeper! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lauren Box
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I've made this spice cake several times now, and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sonjoy Komer
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Ugh! This cake was a disaster. The cake was dense and gummy, and the frosting was gritty. I threw the whole thing away.


Jeena Karki
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Not impressed. The cake was bland and the frosting was too thick and cloying. I won't be making this again.


tumelo seduke
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This spice cake was a disappointment. The cake was dry and crumbly, and the frosting was too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kathleena Lawton
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Great recipe! The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was moist, flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


Muzmmaljutt Juyt
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Yum! This spice cake was delicious. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ismail Butt
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Amazing! I've been searching for a good spice cake recipe for ages, and this one is it! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is simply divine. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


james ferrell
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Loved it! This spice cake was a hit with my family. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and smooth. Definitely a keeper!


rowan lol
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Delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Mussa tujii
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Best. Spice. Cake. Ever! I've tried many spice cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!


Honda City
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Hit! This spice cake was a hit at my party. Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious frosting. I'll be making this again for sure!


Ch Adnan
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Absolutely divine! The cake was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The frosting was creamy and not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this again!


MD Salamun Islam Ridoy
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This spice cake was incredibly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, making it perfect for beginner bakers like me. The cake turned out moist and flavorful, with a delicious crumb.