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Sagittarius Maple Spice Cake

Sagittarius Maple Spice Cake

Ingredients:13
Servings:12

By Betty Crocker ContributorUpdated 09/14/2024

Sagittarius Maple Spice Cake

Ingredients:13
Servings:12

This birthday cake is a delightfully accurate representation of your adventurous and optimistic zodiac sign. The vibrant purples provide sophistication and depth, highlighting intellectual curiosity and a love of exploration. Finished with fluttering butterfly decorations, it represents the desire for growth and new experiences. The flavors continue this theme through the recognizable and comforting notes of cinnamon and nutmeg made bolder through the natural bright sweetness of maple. The blend of sugar and spice adds a touch of complexity and intrigue that reflects your desire to experience the world and all its nuances every day of your life, especially on your birthday. Savor the flavors and enjoy the company of loved ones while you celebrate your special Sagittarius day.

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Sagittarius Maple Spice Cake

Prep time:45 min
Total time:2 hr 0 min
Ingredients:13
Servings:12

Sagittarius Maple Spice Cake

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Ingredient

Cake

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Spice Cake Mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Maple Buttercream Frosting

3 cups (6 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
9 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
Purple Betty Crocker™ gel food colors

Toppings

Betty Crocker™ 6-Cell All Holiday Decorating Decorating Decors Purple Sprinkles, for decorating
Paper butterflies, for decorating

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom of 3 6” round pans.

Step 2
In a large mixing bowl beat the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.

Step 3
Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake 26 to 31 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and salt with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.

Step 5
Add in the vanilla extract and heavy cream and beat until combined.

Step 6
Increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy.

Step 7
Set aside 5 cups of buttercream frosting. Tint 4 cups dark purple by adding a few drops of food gel at a time and stirring between each addition until the desired color is reached. Leave one cup white.

Step 8
Tint the remaining buttercream frosting light purple by adding 1 drop of food gel at a time and stirring between each addition until the desired color is reached.

Step 9
Frost cake as desired.

Recipe Tips

Need tips and techniques for decorating a vintage cake? See Betty’s article, How to Make A Vintage Cake: Decorating Techniques and Tips for All Skill Levels to be inspired.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts are not available for this recipe