How to Make Nutmeg Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking, nutmeg is often overshadowed by other spices like cinnamon and cloves. However, nutmeg has a distinct warm, nutty flavor that can add depth and complexity to a variety of baked goods. One of the best ways to showcase the unique flavor of nutmeg is in a homemade nutmeg cake.

This nutmeg cake recipe is a perfect way to elevate a simple dessert into something truly special. The warm, aromatic flavor of nutmeg is the star of the show in this cake, and it pairs per...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 9-inch layers

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
  • Make nutmeg cake: Beat butter and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs, one at a time, until well-blended. Stir in vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Pour 1/3 of the flour mixture into the bowl; mix just until incorporated. Stir in 1/2 of the buttermilk, mixing gently. Continue adding flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until combined. Spread batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert them on a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  • Make caramel icing: Combine brown sugar, cream, and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
  • Stir in confectioner's sugar and beat until smooth. Add more cream or confectioner's sugar to achieve desired spreading consistency.
  • Nutrition

    410 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 319mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 91mg