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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 514 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 94g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
Top this easy spice cake recipe with the caramel icing, or use cream cheese icing, or your favorite frosting. No matter which you choose, it’s sure to be delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- Cooking spray, or butter, for greasing pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Caramel Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Make the Spice Cake
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 F. Generously greased and floured 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan
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Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Add shortening, milk, and vanilla; beat on slow to medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of mixing bowl several times.
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Beat in eggs and continue to beat for 2 minutes longer.
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Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
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Cool completely and frost with caramel icing.
Make the Caramel Icing
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk, and butter.
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Stirring constantly; bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
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Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool to lukewarm.
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Beat until creamy and thick enough to spread. If too thick, add a little more milk or a small amount of cream.