Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– Whipped cream for topping
Equipment Needed
– 2 round 9-inch cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
– Saucepan for caramel (if making homemade)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans. I love using butter for this as it creates a lovely crust. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices—cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. The fragrance alone is enough to make me feel all warm inside! In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Then add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until everything is just combined. (See the next page below to continue steps…)
