Boozy Bourbon Caramel Spice Cake
Servings 12 slices
Seasonal and comforting, this Boozy Bourbon Caramel Spice Cake is full of fall flavors, covered in a caramel bourbon cream cheese buttercream, and garnished with your favorite gingersnap cookies!
Ingredients
Spice Cake
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3 eggs large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
- 1 cup buttermilk
Bourbon Caramel Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Caramel Cream Cheese Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Bourbon Caramel Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch kosher salt
- Ginger snap cookies for garnish
Instructions
Spice Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper. In a large bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder, spices, and, salt.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the brown sugar and molasses and beat for 4 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and bourbon. Beat in the flour mixture on low speed in 3 batches, alternating with the buttermilk, until the batter is just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes, then turn each out onto a cooling rack and let cool completely. Wrap each cake in plastic and store at room temperature overnight to develop the spice flavors.
- When ready to decorate, use a long serrated knife to cut each cake layer in half horizontally. Set on a work surface, cut side up.
- Center 1 bottom cake layer on a cake board or plate. Spread 1/2 cup of the Caramel Cream Cheese Buttercream on top, then cover with another layer, cut side down. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and buttercream. Crumb ice the cake, then refrigerate for 15 minutes. Completely cover the cake with the remaining buttercream.
- Pour 1 cup of caramel sauce on top of the cake and use a spatula or knife to spread it to the edges, allowing it to drip down the sides. Decorate as desired with gingersnap cookies.
Bourbon Caramel Sauce
- Heat sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to moisten all of the sugar. Let the sugar simmer until it begins to melt into a golden-colored liquid, stirring occasionally.
- Once sugar is completely melted, immediately but carefully stir in the butter for 2-3 minutes until completely melted. The sauce will bubble rapidly.
- Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream, continuing to stir. The mixture will once again bubble and splatter. After the cream is mixed in, allow the caramel to boil for about 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Cool to room temperature, then chill for 15 minutes before using.
Caramel Cream Cheese Buttercream
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, and caramel sauce until well blended. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
Nutrition
Calories: 999kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 279mg | Sugar: 80g | Vitamin A: 2075IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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