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FALL SPICE SHEET CAKE
- 1 cup minus 1 tbsp (107 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp (38 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk (OR 2 tbsp sour cream or vegan mayo)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (177 mL) milk
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 7 tbsp (102 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup (186 g) powdered sugar
- 3 1/2 (20 g) unsweetened black cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Halloween Sprinkles from Fancy Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Fall Spice Sheet Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Into a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup minus 1 tbsp (107 g) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder , 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
- Add 3 tbsp (38 g) unsalted butter and 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar to a mixing bowl and mix until creamy, about 2 minutes on medium speed. Add 1 egg yolk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract and mix for 1 minute. Add the dry ingredients alternately with 3/4 cup milk in 3 additions, mixing in between each addition.
- Spread the batter into an even layer in the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake come out clean. Cool the cake completely in the pan.
Chocolate Frosting
- In a mixing bowl add 7 tbsp (102 g) unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cup (186 g) powdered sugar, 3 1/2 (20 g) unsweetened black cocoa powder, 1 1/2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
Assembly
- Spoon the frosting onto the cooled cake and spread the frosting on in an even layer. Sprinkle on your sprinkles and refrigerate for 10 minutes before cutting and enjoying!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American