Description
Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream is a festive delight that captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season. This moist, spiced cake, layered with luscious eggnog buttercream, creates an indulgent treat that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. With its inviting aroma and beautiful presentation, this cake will surely impress family and friends as you celebrate together.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy. Add milk and mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and eggnog until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, layer with eggnog buttercream and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg