Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream: A Festive Delight
A delightful Christmas spice cake topped with rich eggnog buttercream, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the eggnog buttercream, beat butter and add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in eggnog and nutmeg until creamy.
- Frost the cooled cake as desired.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, add cinnamon sprinkles on top.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a glass of spiced eggnog.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas, cake, spice cake, eggnog, holiday dessert