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Spiced cake with blackberry merlot jam and cream cheese frosting

Spiced Cake with Blackberry Merlot Jam and Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger spiced cake layer topped with a cream cheese frosting, blackberry jam and fresh blackberries making it the ultimate fall cake.
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Course Dessert
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients
  

Cake:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk or make your own by adding 1 ½ tsp vinegar to regular milk
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Topping:

  • 3 tbsp Blackberry Mulled Merlot Jam or any high-quality blackberry jam
  • Fresh blackberries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, eggs, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  • Add the Sugars: Stir in the granulated and brown sugar, whisking until well combined.
  • Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the flour and baking powder, mixing until the batter is smooth.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool & Chill: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Prepare the Frosting: 15 minutes before assembling, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  • Assemble the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
  • Add the Jam & Toppings: Spread the Blackberry Mulled Merlot Jam on top and garnish with fresh blackberries.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Slice and serve. This cake yields 10-12 servings.

Notes

Pro Tips for the Best Spiced Cake

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients – Ensures even mixing and a smooth batter.
  • Don’t Skip the Chilling Step – Chilling the cake makes it easier to frost and enhances the flavors.
  • Choose High-Quality Jam – The jam adds a unique flavor, so opt for a high-quality one like Trade Street Jam.
  • Experiment with Toppings – Add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for extra texture.
Keyword butter cream frosting, cake recipe, easy cake, fall dessert, spiced cake, vanilla cake
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