Maple Spice Holiday Cake
Celebrate the season with this Maple Spice Holiday Cake, featuring layers of moist spiced cake infused with rich maple syrup and topped with a creamy maple frosting. Perfect for gatherings and festive occasions, this cake brings warmth and joy to your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup additional maple syrup for frosting
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Step 2:
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 3:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
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Step 4:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Step 5:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the maple syrup.
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Step 6:
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Step 7:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Step 8:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 9:
In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and additional maple syrup until smooth.
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Step 10:
Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Step 11:
Slice the cake and serve it at your holiday gathering.