Caramel Swirl Spice Cake

 

🍰 Caramel Swirl Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

🧁 For the Cake:

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground ginger

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar

3 large eggs

¾ cup vegetable oil

¾ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups finely grated carrots (optional, or substitute with finely grated apple or omit for plain spice)

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🧁 Cream Cheese Frosting:

Ingredients:

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

¼ cup (½ stick) butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

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🍯 Caramel Glaze:

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar

6 tbsp butter, cubed

½ cup heavy cream

Pinch of salt

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or springform pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

3. In another large bowl, whisk sugars, eggs, oil, yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla until smooth.

4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet. Fold in grated carrots or apples if using.

5. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool completely before frosting.

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2. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.

2. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla.

3. Frost the cooled cake with a smooth layer, leaving some texture on top for the caramel swirl.

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3. Make the Caramel Glaze:

1. In a saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns amber.

2. Add butter and stir until melted.

3. Slowly pour in cream while stirring (it will bubble), then add salt.

4. Let it cool slightly, then drizzle over the frosted cake and swirl gently with a spatula or knife.