Gateau aux Epices Acadian | McCormick For Chefs®

Ingredients

• Main Recipe | Serves 4
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, extra for dusting pan
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Cloves, Ground
• 1/4 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Ginger, Ground
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Cayenne Pepper, Ground
• 1 tbsp McCormick Culinary ® Cajun Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp McCormick Culinary ® Cinnamon, Ground
• 1 1/2 pounds butter, unsalted, divided
• 3 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 4 eaches eggs, large
• 5 tsps McCormick Culinary ® Pure Vanilla Extract, Premium
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp dried lavender flowers
• 1 each lemon zest, 2" piece
• 1 pound cream cheese
• 2 oz aged mezcal
• 12 oz powdered sugar