Spanish Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Spanish Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 egg yolks (save 2 egg whites for icing!); 1 cup milk; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 2 2/3 cups cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 7-MINUTE CARMEL ICING; 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons water; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

CAKE
1/2 cup butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks (save 2 egg whites for icing!)
1 cup milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 2/3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
7-MINUTE CARMEL ICING
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
FOR CAKE: Cream butter and sugar until smooth.
3
Beat eggs in a separate bowl and add to mixture.
4
Sift all dry ingredients together; flour, baking powder and spices.
5
Add them to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
6
Stir in water.
7
Fold in pecans.
8
Pour into a greased and floured 9X13-inch pan.
9
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done.
10
Cool.
11
Ice with 7-minute Carmel Icing.
12
FOR ICING: Place first four ingredients in the top of a double boiler.
13
Beat until well blended.
14
Place ingredients over rapidly boiling water.
15
Beat constantly with electric mixer for 7 minutes.
16
Remove from double boiler and continue beating for 1 minute.
17
Add vanilla.
18
Beat until icing is or right consistency to spread.

1816

kcal

Calories

Fat

297

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Spanish Butter 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.

Spanish Butter Cake

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