New Duchess Spice Cake W/ Maple Buttercream F
Description
This classic Duchess Spice Cake delivers a moist, tender crumb infused with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The buttermilk base ensures a soft texture, while the maple buttercream frosting adds a luxurious, aromatic finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a comforting dessert on chilly evenings, this cake balances sweet and spicy notes beautifully. Its a nostalgic treat that pairs well with coffee or tea, offering a slice of homemade elegance thats sure to impress guests and satisfy sweet cravings alike.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour two 9-inch layer cake pans or one 13x9-inch oblong pan.
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In a large bowl, sift together cake flour (or all-purpose flour), sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
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Add brown sugar, shortening, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients.
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Beat the mixture for 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
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Add eggs and beat until just incorporated.
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Pour batter into prepared pans.
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Bake layer pans for 30 to 35 minutes, or oblong pan for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
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For frosting: Cream together the shortening and butter until light and fluffy.
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Add the maple flavoring and mix well.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and spreadable.
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Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
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Frost cooled cake layers with maple buttercream.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1973.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 47.9g74%
- Saturated Fat 15.7g79%
- Cholesterol 141.1mg48%
- Sodium 5000.9mg209%
- Total Carbohydrate 353.0g118%
- Dietary Fiber 7.5g30%
- Sugars 123.8g
- Protein 33.2g67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Substitutions: Use all-purpose flour if cake flour is unavailable; for a lighter texture, spoon flour into measuring cup and level off. Maple flavoring can be replaced with 1-2 tsp pure maple syrup, reducing milk slightly if needed.
Variations: For pure white frosting, use 1 cup shortening and 1/2 tsp butter flavoring instead of butter and maple flavoring. Add Wilton White White for extra brightness, but note colors may still appear slightly yellowish.
Tip: Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature for even mixing. If cakes dome, level tops with a serrated knife before frosting.
