Ingredients
- 180 g butter, room temperature
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 150 g dark brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 330 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 240 g sour cream, room temperature
- 60 g vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 200 g butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 280 g powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 30 g dark brown sugar (for frosting)
- 115 g full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F and line two 20 cm (8-inch) cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add half of the dry ingredients and mix on low speed. Then mix in the sour cream, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and gently fold to combine.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 28–30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla bean paste and cream cheese. Mix gently until combined and creamy.
- Level the cake layers, spread frosting between them, and frost the outside of the cake as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with full-fat Greek yogurt.
- Cake layers can be made in advance and stored wrapped at room temperature or frozen.
- The cake can be made into cupcakes; bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Let the cake come to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
