Description
My Twisted Concoction of Caramel Spice Cake You’ll Adore is a moist and tender cake that blends rich caramel undertones with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a comforting and uniquely flavorful dessert. Perfect for any season, it combines simple pantry ingredients with a luscious caramel swirl to deliver a cozy and indulgent treat that feels both homey and special.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup caramel sauce or dulce de leche
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. This ensures even distribution of spices and aerates the mixture for a light crumb.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. This dissolves the sugar crystals and creates a smooth, rich base for the cake batter.
- Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in vanilla extract to round out the flavors.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the sifted dry ingredients and the milk (or buttermilk) into the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing, keeping the cake tender.
- Add the Caramel Twist: Gently swirl the caramel sauce or dulce de leche into the batter with a spatula to create a marbled effect. Do not fully blend to maintain pockets of caramel.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep it moist and tender.
- Swirl caramel lightly to maintain distinct ribbons within the cake.
- Use freshly ground spices for maximum aroma and flavor.
- Check the cake 5 minutes before the timer to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: caramel spice cake, caramel cake, spiced cake, fall dessert, cozy cake, caramel swirl cake
