Spiced Brown Sugar Meringue Cake

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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A warm, spiced cake with a crisp, sweet meringue topping.
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Spiced Brown Sugar Meringue Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 1658.3

Description

This Spiced Brown Sugar Meringue Cake is a comforting classic that balances the deep warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the rich sweetness of brown sugar. The cake batter is tender and moist, thanks to the buttermilk, while the topping offers a delightful textural contrast. The meringue frosting is baked until just golden, creating a crisp shell that gives way to a light, airy interior. It’s an ideal dessert for autumn gatherings, holiday meals, or any occasion where you want to serve something nostalgic and homemade.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and mace. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine until smooth.
  5. Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the margarine; beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  6. Separate 2 eggs, reserving the whites for the frosting. Add the 2 whole eggs and 2 yolks to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  7. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
  10. While the cake bakes, prepare the meringue: Beat the reserved 2 egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon salt at high speed until soft peaks form.
  11. Gradually add 1 cup packed brown sugar to the egg whites, beating well after each addition until stiff peaks form.
  12. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
  13. Spread the meringue evenly over the hot baked cake.
  14. Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the meringue is a delicate golden brown.
  15. Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1658.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.1g70%
Saturated Fat 14.2g71%
Cholesterol 375.8mg126%
Sodium 5565.2mg232%
Total Carbohydrate 280.4g94%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
Sugars 142.1g
Protein 35.1g71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: cake, meringue, spiced, brown sugar, buttermilk, walnuts, dessert, baking, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, fall, holiday, comfort food, eggs, flour, homemade, classic, easy
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