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mother's day Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Mother's Day Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

Delight in a moist Mother's Day spice cake with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrating with loved ones.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 3/4 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Key for tenderness.
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat brick-style.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
  • 4 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Sifted.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 Fall Sprinkles For garnishing.
  • 1 oz Dark Chocolate For drizzling or shavings.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped.
  • 1 Caramel or Pie Crust Dough For creative toppings.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven
  • 9-inch round cake pans

Method
 

Preparing the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round springform pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, applesauce, molasses, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 22-26 minutes.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Making the Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, and salt, mixing until fluffy.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Frost the top of one cooled cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
  2. Add optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to spoon and level flour for accurate measurements. Use buttermilk for a tender crumb.

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