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Irresistible Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting in 3 Easy Steps

Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
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A moist and flavorful spice cake topped with rich brown butter frosting. Perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup brown butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Alternate mixing dry ingredients and buttermilk into the batter.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. For frosting, brown butter in a pan until golden. Cool slightly, then whisk with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  7. Frost the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Let the brown butter cool slightly before making frosting to avoid graininess.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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