BUTTERMILK SPICE CAKE

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This divine dessert features a rich toasted-pecan filling.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
Toasted Pecan Filling
Whipped Cream Frosting

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
Stir together cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, orange peel, baking soda, cloves and cinnamon in large bowl. Beat in brown sugar, butter and buttermilk on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs. Beat an additional 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Pour into pans.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Fill layers with Toasted Pecan Filling. Frost side and top of cake with Whipped Cream Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 97 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg