SOUR CREAM SPICE CAKE

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Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana, perks up a meal with this old-fashioned layer cake. The dense cake is rich in spices, while the frosting is fluffy and sweet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
FROSTING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup water
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk, flour, allspice, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until stiff. Fold into batter., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 20 minutes., Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Andre Fernandez
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra special. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mouzam Gujjar
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Alila Cisneros
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra rich. I will definitely be making this cake again.


iisugxrz bunz
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This cake was delicious! I love the combination of spices and the sour cream made it so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Sebandeke Robert
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I used a bundt pan and it was beautiful. The flavor was amazing and everyone loved it.


Azeem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra rich. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Dr Gul
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra special. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Muhammad Tabish
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mudasirawan088
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra rich. I will definitely be making this cake again.


ZT A
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This cake was delicious! I love the combination of spices and the sour cream made it so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nomahlubi Sikhakhane
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I used a loaf pan and it was beautiful. The flavor was amazing and everyone loved it.


Pluto Burns
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra special. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Peg Niles
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out perfect and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rufus Everett
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfect. It was moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra rich. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Marine Force
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This cake was delicious! I love the combination of spices and the sour cream made it so moist. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Starr Cecil
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I'm not a big fan of spice cake, but this one changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the sour cream made it extra special. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Qamer Arif
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I used a bundt pan and it was beautiful. The flavor was amazing and everyone loved it.


James Black
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The sour cream made it extra rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.