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Delicious Holiday Spice Cake with creamy cinnamon frosting on a festive table

Holiday Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful cake infused with warm spices and topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 boxes Spice Cake Mix These mixes provide a wonderfully aromatic base.
  • 6 units Eggs Providing moisture and fluffy texture.
  • 1 cup Canola Oil Adds richness and moisture.
  • 2 cups Water Essential for achieving batter consistency.
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter (softened) Enriches frosting texture.
  • 6 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens without grittiness.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Central to the frostings flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 3-6 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream Used for achieving desired frosting consistency.
For Decor
  • Caramel Syrup Caramel Syrup For drizzling on top.
  • Sugared Cranberries for decorating Sugared Cranberries Made with 2 cups sugar and fresh cranberries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare the three 9-inch cake pans using Crisco and flour.
  2. In a standing mixer, combine the spice cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and water. Beat until just combined.
  3. Evenly distribute the batter among the three prepared cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In the standing mixer, blend the softened butter, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
Decorating
  1. Remove the cakes from the pans and level the tops if needed.
  2. Assemble the cake with layers of frosting between each layer.
  3. Frost the entire cake and decorate with sugared cranberries and drizzle with caramel syrup.
Serving
  1. Slice the cake into pieces and serve.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for easier mixing. Adjust frosting thickness with heavy whipping cream.