Description
A soft, spiced cake infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, topped with creamy eggnog buttercream this Christmas Spice Cake is pure holiday joy in every bite!
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
For the Eggnog Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup eggnog
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then mix in vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool completely before frosting.
9. To make the buttercream: beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
10. Mix in eggnog, vanilla, and nutmeg, beating until fluffy and smooth.
11. Frost cooled cakes and sprinkle with extra nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, decorate with sugared cranberries or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Store cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can substitute rum extract for vanilla in the frosting for a classic eggnog flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: spice cake, Christmas dessert, eggnog buttercream, holiday cake, festive baking