Homemade Spice Cake with cream cheese frosting

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

In a medium-sized bowl, sift together 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 0.5 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of allspice, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.

In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup of pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of butter extract (optional). Stir until combined.

In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add 1 stick of softened unsalted butter, 0.75 cup of vegetable or canola oil, 1.25 cups of white sugar, and 1 cup of brown sugar. Mix on low speed to combine, then increase to high speed and mix for 6 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Add 4 large eggs one at a time while mixing on medium speed.

Gradually add the dry flour mixture and the pineapple-sour cream mixture in three parts, mixing on medium-low speed for about 15 seconds after each addition until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with baker's joy nonstick baking spray and preheat the oven to 325°F.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and spread it out evenly. Shake the pans to level the batter.

Bake in the preheated oven on the bottom rack for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely for 3 to 4 hours.

Trim the domed tops of the cakes if necessary.

In a stand mixer, combine 1 stick of softened unsalted butter, 4 ounces of cold cream cheese, and 2 cups of confectioners sugar. Mix on medium-low speed for about 2 minutes until combined.

Add another stick of softened unsalted butter, 4 ounces of cold cream cheese, 2.25 cups of confectioners sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 0.5 teaspoon of butter extract (optional), and 0.125 teaspoon of salt (optional). Mix on medium-low speed for about 2 minutes until combined.

If the frosting is too runny, refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes and then mix again until thickened.

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