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New Duchess Spice Cake W/ Maple Buttercream F

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 1973.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 2 1/2 cup Sifted cake flour OR
  • 2 1/3 cup Sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Maple flavoring
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour two 9-inch layer cake pans or one 13x9-inch oblong pan.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, sift together cake flour (or all-purpose flour), sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. 3
    Add brown sugar, shortening, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Beat the mixture for 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  5. 5
    Add eggs and beat until just incorporated.
  6. 6
    Pour batter into prepared pans.
  7. 7
    Bake layer pans for 30 to 35 minutes, or oblong pan for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. 9
    For frosting: Cream together the shortening and butter until light and fluffy.
  10. 10
    Add the maple flavoring and mix well.
  11. 11
    Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, beating until smooth and spreadable.
  12. 12
    Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  13. 13
    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.

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