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Winter Spice Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist, flavorful Winter Spice Bundt Cake packed with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. The perfect centerpiece for any collection of winter dessert recipes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Winter Spice Bundt Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed for consistency

Equipment

  • 1 10 or 12-cup Bundt Pan
  • 1 Electric Mixer
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Method
 

For the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease and flour your Bundt pan, making sure to get into every crevice to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and both sugars together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and molasses. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk in two additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before carefully inverting it onto the rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting reaches your desired drizzling consistency.
  3. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the frosting over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Allow the frosting to set for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 5gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure your cake is completely cool before adding the frosting, otherwise it will melt.
For best results, use room temperature eggs, butter, and buttermilk to ensure a smooth, well-incorporated batter.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keyword bundt cake,spice cake,winter dessert

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