Description
Spice cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting is a cozy, indulgent dessert that captivates the senses. With its warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with rich, creamy frosting, this delightful cake transforms any occasion into a celebration. Perfect for gatherings or quiet afternoons at home, this recipe promises to create lasting memories with every slice you share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted brown butter (cooled)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fluffy.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, mix softened cream cheese and cooled brown butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble by layering cakes with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg