Delightful Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups (350g) regular all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• Just a 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp ground ginger spice
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 2 cups (380g) tightly packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup (200ml) vegetable oil or canola oil
• 1 cup (235g) unsweetened applesauce
• 4 large eggs, best at room temp
• 3 tsp of pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (200g) sour cream, let it warm to room temperature
• 1 cup (220g) butter, unsalted
• 16 oz of cream cheese, soft and at room temp
• 5 cups (600g) powdered sugar, thoroughly sifted
• Just a hint of flavor with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Candied nuts (use half a recipe)
• A few cinnamon sticks for garnish