Spice Cake with Cardamom-Coffee Frosting
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup whole milk (see note)
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (see note)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2-2 teaspoons cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a good pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
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Chef’s notes
The cake stays moist for several days and has a subtle spice flavor.
The coffee-milk mixture for the frosting should be added slowly to prevent curdling.
If espresso powder is unavailable, use strong cooled coffee.