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Discover the Joy of Baking Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream

Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream - 9 Steps Ultimate Delicious
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A decadent Christmas Spice Cake with Eggnog Buttercream, combining warm spices and creamy richness for a festive treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces and softened
  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 3 cup cake flour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rum flavoring
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoon milk for buttercream
  • 2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature for buttercream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for buttercream
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum flavoring for buttercream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste for buttercream
  • 6 cup powdered sugar, sifted for a smooth buttercream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg for buttercream

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour your cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

2. 2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the oil, eggnog, rum flavoring, and vanilla bean paste.

4. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. 6. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.

7. 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until the buttercream is smooth and fluffy. Mix in the salt, rum flavoring, vanilla bean paste, and nutmeg.

8. 2. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of buttercream on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining buttercream.

9. 3. Decorate the cake as desired and enjoy this festive, flavorful treat!

Notes

Store your cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Leftover buttercream can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Keywords: Christmas, Spice Cake, Eggnog

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