Spice Cake With Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting - Apple Butter Spice Cake with Frosting Recipe

Name: Spice Cake With Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting - Apple Butter Spice Cake with Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) sugar; 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda; 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground allspice; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; 1 cup (225 ml) apple butter; 3/4 cup (175 ml) buttermilk; 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsulfured (light) molasses; 1 cup (225 ml) golden raisins; 1-1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature; 2 cups (475 ml) powdered sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsulfured (light) molasses; 1/4 cup (60 ml) (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (60 ml) firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) whipping cream; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped toasted walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups (300 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground allspice
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1 cup (225 ml) apple butter
3/4 cup (175 ml) buttermilk
1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsulfured (light) molasses
1 cup (225 ml) golden raisins
1-1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups (475 ml) powdered sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsulfured (light) molasses
1/4 cup (60 ml) (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tbsp (15 ml) vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60 ml) firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml) whipping cream
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped toasted walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
2
Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides.
3
Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
4
Whisk apple butter, buttermilk, oil, eggs, molasses and raisins in medium bowl to blend.
5
Stir apple butter mixture into dry ingredients.
6
Divide batter between prepared pans.
7
Bake until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
8
Transfer cakes to racks and cool 20 minutes.
9
Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cakes.
10
Turn cakes onto parchment-lined racks and cool completely.
11
Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until smooth.
12
Add molasses, butter and vanilla and beat just until smooth.
13
Place 1 cake layer on plate.
14
Spread 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) frosting over.
15
Top with second cake layer.
16
Spread remaining frosting decoratively over top and sides of cake.
17
Refrigerate while preparing caramel.
18
Stir sugar and cream in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
19
Boil and stir 1 minute.
20
Let stand until very thick but still pourable, about 5 minutes.
21
Drizzle caramel over cake.
22
Press nuts onto sides of cake.
23
Cake Can be made 1 day ahead.
24
Cover with cake dome; chill.
25
Bring to room temperature before serving.

2062

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

152

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: 2 cups (475 ml) all-purpose flour, 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) sugar, 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda, 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spice Cake With Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting - Apple Butter Spice Cake with Frosting 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.

Spice Cake With Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting - Apple Butter Spice Cake with Frosting

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