SPICE CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING
Packed with cinnamon, sugar, ginger and nutmeg, this flavorful spice cake is perfect for fall.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, scraping bowl frequently. Add milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in remaining cake ingredients until mixture is smooth and well blended. (Batter will be thick.) Spread about 2 1/2 cups batter in each pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run sharp knife around edges of pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 16 caramels on microwavable plate. Microwave on High 15 seconds or until softened. Roll each into ball; pinch one side of ball to form acorn shape. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In microwavable custard cup, heat 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and shortening on High 45 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip tops of acorns into chocolate; press one chocolate chip onto top of each acorn for stem. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Let stand until chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in dulce de leche and 1 teaspoon vanilla, scraping bowl frequently. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add whipping cream and 1/8 teaspoon salt; beat until smooth and spreading consistency.
- Using serrated knife, cut rounded top off each cake layer to make a level surface. Spread about 3/4 cup frosting between cakes layers. Frost top and side with remaining frosting. Place acorns on top of cake. break cinnamon sticks as desired to resemble twigs; place with acorns on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 80 g, TransFat 1 g
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[email protected]This cake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less spice if you don't like spicy food.
Zahra Mohammed
[email protected]I was looking for a new spice cake recipe, and this one did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Dylan Le
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect, and the cake is always moist and fluffy.
Aisha Namwanje
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great, and my family loved it!
Osama Writes
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Madileny Miguel
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Mahar Sahib
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The spice cake is moist and flavorful, and the dulce de leche frosting is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Raju Kallpett
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spice cake, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
King Cole
[email protected]This cake was so good! I made it for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. The spice cake was moist and flavorful, and the dulce de leche frosting was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Tobs
[email protected]I made this cake for my family's Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. The cake was easy to make, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Lourdes Salazar
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of spice cake, and this recipe did not disappoint! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I especially loved the dulce de leche frosting - it was the perfect complement to the cake.