Ingredients for Caramel Spice Cake
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Clove
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- 2 large egg yolks
- Canola Oil
- Cold Water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Milk
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Caramel Spice Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs yolks, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water.
- Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the wet ingredients and beat for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with ½ teaspoon cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Caramel Icing:** In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in ¼ cup all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with caramel icing, top with the second layer, and frost the entire cake with the remaining icing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
272g
Fat
39g
Carbs
30g
