Description
Moist Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream is the ultimate holiday dessert that combines rich spices with a creamy, festive frosting. Each bite is a delightful balance of moist cake and luscious eggnog buttercream, creating an inviting centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. This cake not only captures the spirit of the season but also brings family and friends together around the table, making it a memorable treat for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup eggnog
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round 9-inch baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk well.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting with eggnog buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg