The Maple Symphony Spice Cake is a celebration of fall's most enchanting flavors. Every layer of this cake is a testament to the season's bounty, offering a blend of comforting spices and the deep, rich sweetness of maple. Topped with a velvety Maple Buttercream and a swirl of homemade Salted Caramel Sauce, it's a dessert that sings with flavor.
For the Maple Spice Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Maple Buttercream:
- 1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2-1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baking Your Bliss Cake:
- Prepare the cake batter by mixing the dry ingredients and incorporating the wet ingredients. Divide among pans and bake.
- Cook the maple buttercream base, then cool. Whip butter until pale and fluffy and combine with the cooled maple mixture.
- Simmer the caramel ingredients to a golden hue, then cool.
- Assemble the cake with layers of maple buttercream and a final drizzle of salted caramel.
This Maple Symphony Spice Cake is a tribute to the warmth and richness of the season. Share this culinary delight with loved ones, and make sure to bookmark our page for more inspiring recipes that bring the essence of autumn to your table. Enjoy each harmonious slice!