Spice Cake With Cardamom-Coffee Icing

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Make Spice Cake With Cardamom-Coffee Icing for a cozy winter evening
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/4 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
3/4 cup confectioners ' sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
422
Sugar
42g
Fat
23g
Spice Cake With Cardamom-Coffee Icing is a warming and comforting dessert that is perfect for cozy winter evenings. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices and a hint of coffee. This recipe is easy to make and is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed as a simple dessert or as part of a holiday celebration, this cake is the perfect way to warm up during the colder months.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cardamom.
3.In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
4.In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, espresso powder, 1 teaspoon cardamom, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
5.Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6.Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
7.Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
8.To make the icing, in a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar and espresso.
9.Once cooled, spread the icing onto one of the cake layers and place the other cake layer on top. Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake and serve.

PROS

Spice Cake With Cardamom-Coffee Icing is a delicious and flavorful dessert that is perfect for winter evenings.
The combination of spices and coffee makes this cake a unique and tasty treat.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The cardamom in this recipe has been linked to supporting digestive health and aiding in reducing inflammation. However, this cake is not particularly healthy and should be enjoyed as an occasional treat.

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