Caramel Spice Cake

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Nice, old-fashioned cake. The recipe was given to me by my favorite aunt.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 to 2 - inch layer cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ¾ cup shortening

  • 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

  • ¼ cup buttermilk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 (9 inch) pans. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with 1 1/2 buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

  4. To make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and about 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar. Beat well, then gradually beat in the remaining confectioners' sugar alternately with 1/4 cup buttermilk. Beat until smooth and creamy and spread on cake.

28 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

481 Calories
19g Fat
75g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 481
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 55g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 137mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.