Description
Spice Cake Bundt with Maple Frosting is a moist, tender cake infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, then drizzled with a silky maple frosting that flows beautifully over the bundt ridges. This fall-inspired dessert is simple to make yet looks elegant, making it perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or cozy autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground cloves
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups buttermilk
For the Maple Frosting:
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup maple syrup
2–4 tbsp milk, as needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding dry mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
Pour into prepared bundt pan. Bake 50–60 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool fully.
For frosting, beat powdered sugar and butter until smooth. Mix in maple syrup, then add milk gradually until pourable.
Drizzle frosting over cooled cake and let set before slicing.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for best flavor in the frosting.
Don’t overmix once flour is added to keep the cake tender.
Grease and flour bundt pan carefully, especially if it has detailed ridges.
Garnish with toasted pecans or walnuts for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American