Celebrate the holiday season with this delightful Cinnamon Spiced Sponge Cake, adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a rich caramel pecan topping. This cake is a fusion of comforting flavors and textures, perfect for festive gatherings. The sponge cake, infused with cinnamon and allspice, offers a warm and inviting aroma. It's layered and frosted with a creamy and smooth cream cheese frosting, adding a velvety touch to every bite. The pièce de résistance is the homemade caramel pecan topping, drizzled over the cake to create a decadent finish. This cake not only tastes heavenly but also makes for a stunning centerpiece on your holiday table.
Ingredients:
- For the Sponge Cake:
- 185ml unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 50g granulated sugar
- 100g light brown sugar
- 56ml neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsps cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp allspice powder
- 10g cornstarch
- 6g baking powder
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 150g vegan butter (or any butter)
- 150g non-dairy cream cheese (or regular), room temperature
- 2-3 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 200g powdered sugar
- For the Caramel Pecan Topping:
- 100g granulated sugar
- 40g soft butter
- 65ml warm whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 60g toasted pecan halves
Instructions:
- Bake the Sponge Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 6-inch cake pans.
- Combine milk and vinegar; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugars, oil, and vanilla to milk mixture.
- Sift and mix in dry ingredients. Divide batter and bake for 13-15 minutes.
- Cool cakes on a wire rack.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Whip butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add cream cheese, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix until smooth.
- Make Caramel Pecan Topping:
- Melt sugar until amber; avoid stirring.
- Add butter gradually, then cream slowly.
- Boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat, add salt.
- Mix in toasted pecans. Let cool.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread frosting between layers, on top, and around the cake.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Drizzle caramel pecan topping on the cake, creating a drip effect.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Enjoy this Festive Cinnamon Spiced Sponge Cake with its creamy frosting and enticing caramel pecan topping, a perfect dessert to warm up your holiday celebrations! 🎄🍰🌰✨