Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Moist Christmas Spice Cake topped with rich Eggnog Buttercream. Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this cake delivers a cozy, nostalgic flavor perfect for holiday gatherings. The creamy eggnog buttercream adds an extra layer of decadence, making each slice a delightful treat. Whether served at a family dinner or a festive party, this cake is sure to impress and spread joy during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Gradually add to the dry ingredients and mix gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and then eggnog until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cakes generously with eggnog buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg