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Christmas Spice Cake

A deliciously spiced cake topped with a creamy eggnog buttercream, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Eggnog Buttercream Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 4 cups whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (for frosting)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix well, then add the buttermilk. Stir until everything is combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. For the Eggnog Buttercream, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix well.
  2. Add the eggnog, vanilla extract, and nutmeg, then beat until fluffy. Finally, fold in the whipping cream until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake.
  2. Decorate as desired.

Notes

Make sure the eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter. Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake light and fluffy. For an extra festive touch, consider adding some chopped nuts to the batter or garnishing with crushed peppermint.