Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
Oct 23, 2019 21:03:33 GMT -5
Post by maybetoday on Oct 23, 2019 21:03:33 GMT -5
SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING
yield: 15 TO 20 SERVINGS prep time: 30 MINUTES cook time: 45 MINUTES
A wonderful blend of spices and a sweet, rich frosting make this Spice Cake with Brown Butter Frosting absolutely irresistible!
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CAKE:
3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 & 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3/4 cup (150g) firmly packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) milk
FOR THE FROSTING:
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
2 & 1/2 cups (275g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
DIRECTIONS:
TO MAKE THE CAKE:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9″x 13″x 2″ baking pan.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger, allspice, cardamom, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three portions, alternating with two portions of the milk. Mix just until combined.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack.
TO MAKE THE FROSTING:
Place the butter in a medium saucepan or skillet. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and begins to foam.
Continue cooking until brown specks begin to form at the bottom of the pan and the butter has a nutty aroma.
Transfer the butter (including the browned bits) to a large mixing bowl. Allow the butter to cool for about an hour. (It will become somewhat solidified.)
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter for about a minute. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, mixing until thoroughly combined.
Add the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth. If necessary, add more milk, a small amount at a time, and continue mixing until the frosting is the desired consistency.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
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