This brown butter spice cake is a delicious and moist treat that will leave your taste buds singing! The spices are blended together perfectly to create a flavor profile that is both complex and enticing. The brown butter is the star of the show, lending a richness and depth of flavor that cannot be missed. This cake is perfect for any occasion - whether you are looking for something special for dessert or just want to enjoy a delicious treat on a rainy day, this cake will not disappoint! ..
Spiced Cake with Orange Buttercream
With rich yet sweet flavors, this spice cake is undeniably remarkable! Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice pair wonderfully with dark rum and dark brown sugar. Brown butter in both the cake batter and frosting put this cake over the top! To contrast the deep cake flavors, frost this towering beauty with homemade orange buttercream. It’s bright and seriously citrusy, adding a welcome lightness to the overall cake. Simply decadent, you’ll fall in love at first bite!
How to Make Brown Butter Spice Cake
Brown the butter for the cake batter and frosting. Make the cake batter. Bake. Make the frosting. Frost and assemble the layered cake. Slice, serve, and enjoy.
With three beautiful layers and a gorgeous coat of orange buttercream, there’s so much to love about this brown butter spice cake! Enjoy a slice of this cake for breakfast with your coffee – trust me on this one!
How long will brown butter spice cake stay fresh?
This cake will stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. In fact, it actually tastes best on day 2 after the flavors have had time to mingle, so it’s a great make-ahead recipe.
Does this cake contain alcohol?
The cake batter is made with one tablespoon of dark rum. For an alcohol-free version, replace the dark rum with an equal amount of pure vanilla extract.
Can I freeze this cake?
Yes! Tightly wrap the entire cake or slices of cake with plastic wrap and place into an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Richly flavored spice cake topped with bright orange buttercream is a match made in heaven! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
