Spice Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Apple Butter Frosting / Filling

Spice cakes have been enjoyed for centuries and were popular in medieval Europe. The combination of warm spices and moist cake makes them a favorite dessert choice.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Spice Layer Cake with Whipped Cream Apple Butter Frosting / Filling

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Apple butter
• 2 cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• Apple slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of apple butter on top, then add a layer of whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
10. Frost the sides and top of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Garnish with apple slices.
11. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.