Description
A delightful Christmas spice cake topped with rich eggnog buttercream, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and buttermilk, and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the eggnog buttercream, beat together the butter, eggnog, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, and then place the second layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream, and sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Consider substituting buttermilk with sour cream for richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Christmas cake, spice cake, holiday dessert, eggnog, festive baking