Butternut Spice Cake

Butternut Spice Cake
45 min.
8
563kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with the Butternut Spice Cake, a delectable dessert that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This scrumptious creation, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, serves eight and takes only 45 minutes to prepare. Each mouthwatering slice boasts a rich blend of flavors, including nutty butternuts, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness, making it a standout treat.

Crafted with care, this cake is not only a feast for the senses but also a relatively guilt-free indulgence, with each serving containing 563 calories. Its nutritional breakdown reveals a balanced composition, with a modest protein content, a moderate fat percentage, and a substantial carbohydrate contribution to satisfy your cravings.

To create this masterpiece, you'll need just a handful of ingredients, many of which are likely already in your pantry. The process is straightforward, requiring only a few essential steps that even novice bakers can master. From preheating your oven to the final sprinkle of confectioners' sugar, each step brings you closer to a rewarding and delicious outcome.

Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new challenge or a cooking enthusiast eager to impress your friends and family, the Butternut Spice Cake is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection. Dive into the world of spiced delights and discover the magic of this unforgettable dessert.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
  • 1.3 cups brown sugar packed
  • 0.7 cup butter 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • cups cake flour 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch tube pan.
  2. Sprinkle the bottom and halfway up the sides of the pan evenly with finely chopped butternuts (pecans or walnuts).
  3. Sift together cake flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Cream the butter. Blend in lightly packed brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Blend in the finely chopped butternuts or pecans or walnuts.
  4. Put gently into baking pan.
  5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when you touch it lightly. Cool in pan for about 10 minutes. Put on cake rack to cool completely. Leave upside down and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar over cake before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories563kcal
Protein4.44%
Fat28.2%
Carbs67.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.75
Glycemic Load
15.18
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.3160869900299%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:563.04kcal
28.15%
Fat:17.96g
27.63%
Saturated Fat:10.75g
67.19%
Carbohydrates:96.51g
32.17%
Net Carbohydrates:95.58g
34.76%
Sugar:72.79g
80.87%
Cholesterol:84.89mg
28.3%
Sodium:472.2mg
20.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.37g
12.73%
Selenium:17.98µg
25.68%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.5%
Vitamin A:583.79IU
11.68%
Calcium:114.41mg
11.44%
Phosphorus:85.63mg
8.56%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.49%
Iron:1.04mg
5.79%
Copper:0.11mg
5.48%
Potassium:191.85mg
5.48%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.38%
Magnesium:19.66mg
4.92%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.71%
Folate:18.44µg
4.61%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.47%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.07%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.8%
Fiber:0.94g
3.74%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.63%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.22%
Vitamin K:1.62µg
1.54%
Source:Allrecipes