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Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream

Delightful Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream Magic

This Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream is a festive delight filled with warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Cake Flour Substitution: Use all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch (1 cup minus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch).
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Eggnog Substitution: Use 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg to mimic eggnog.
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract
  • 1 tsp Rum Extract Can be omitted if preferred.
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Butter Substitution: Use coconut oil for a dairy-free option, in equal amounts.
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 4 cups Confectioner’s Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg For buttercream.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt For buttercream.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • cake pans
  • Spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pans - Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients - Combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon in a large bowl and whisk.
  3. Step 3: Whisk Wet Ingredients - In a separate bowl, whisk eggnog, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, rum extract, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Combine Dry and Butter Ingredients - Cut butter into small chunks and mix with dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Step 5: Blend All Ingredients - Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Bake the Cake - Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 50-55 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Cool the Cakes - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  8. Step 8: Prepare the Eggnog Buttercream - Beat butter until fluffy, add confectioner's sugar and nutmeg, beating until spreadable.
  9. Step 9: Frost the Cake - Frost the cooled cake layers with eggnog buttercream.
  10. Step 10: Enjoy Your Festive Creation - Slice and serve your delightful cake with festive decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe to suit dietary preferences.

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