Birthday Spice Cake
Celebrate life’s special moments with the cozy warmth of a Birthday Spice Cake, a delightful twist on a classic celebration dessert! This moist and flavorful cake layers the aromatic blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the richness of cream cheese frosting, creating a dessert that’s as comforting as it is festive. Perfectly balanced between sweetness and spice, the cake is made tender with buttermilk and boasts a delicate crumb ideal for birthdays and special occasions alike. The creamy frosting brings a luscious finish, while the option to decorate allows you to make it uniquely yours. Ready in just over an hour, this show-stopping cake serves 12, making it perfect for gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a party or treating yourself, this spice cake recipe will make any birthday unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 4 eggs, large
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for frosting consistency)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternate adding the dry ingredients in three parts and the buttermilk in two parts, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while mixing on low speed. Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread an even layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate as desired, slice, and serve. Enjoy your Birthday Spice Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 207.9 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.1 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1283 mg | 428% | |
| Sodium | 3822 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1146.1 g | 417% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 889.0 g | ||
| Protein | 79.8 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.9 mcg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 867 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 1401 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
