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Moist Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream

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Moist Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream is the ultimate festive dessert. This delightful cake, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, is topped with a rich eggnog buttercream that adds a creamy touch to each bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this cake not only pleases the palate but also evokes nostalgia and warmth, making it a centerpiece that everyone will adore.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/4 cup eggnog
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for garnish)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in buttermilk until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Divide the 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.
  7. Frost cooled cakes with eggnog buttercream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon and nutmeg.

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