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Moist Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream

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  • Author: julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Gradually add to the dry ingredients and mix gently.
  4. 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.
  5. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and then eggnog until desired consistency is reached.
  6. 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