Delightful Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe

Delightful Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting Recipe

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Craft a tender spice cake layered with creamy brown butter frosting. This cake is bursting with warm spices and a decadent, nutty frosting in every bite.

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Cooking tools:

  • Cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan
  • Pastry brush
  • Offset spatula
  • Kitchen towel
  • Chef's knife
  • Sifter
  • Baking pan
  • Plate
  • Serving platter

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

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