New Duchess Spice Cake with Maple Buttercream Frosting

This recipe combines warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with a rich maple buttercream frosting for a treat that is perfect for fall or any time of year. The cake is moist and flavorful, while the frosting adds a sweet and creamy finish that will have you coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• For the maple buttercream frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is cooling, make the maple buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Enjoy!

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