Buttermilk Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. buttermilk (not sour milk); 2 Tbsp. hot tap water; 1/2 c. diced, candied orange rind or 1 c. diced dates; 1 c. raisins (optional); 2 c. unbleached flour (sifted before measuring); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter (not margarine); 1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

1 c. buttermilk (not sour milk)
2 Tbsp. hot tap water
1/2 c. diced, candied orange rind or 1 c. diced dates
1 c. raisins (optional)
2 c. unbleached flour (sifted before measuring)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter (not margarine)
1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 large eggs

1
Pour buttermilk and hot water over orange rind or dates and raisins if used; let stand while assembling other ingredients. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices.
2
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating until smooth after each addition.
4
Turn batter into greased and lightly floured 9 x 9-inch pan.
5
Bake in preheated 350u00b0 oven about 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
6
Cool slightly; while still warm, spoon Broiled-On Frosting on top.
7
Place under broiler until frosting bubbles and browns lightly.

1456

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. buttermilk (not sour milk), 2 Tbsp. hot tap water, 1/2 c. diced, candied orange rind or 1 c. diced dates, 1 c. raisins (optional), and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Spice Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Spice Cake

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