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Published: Oct 29, 2012 · Modified: Jun 2, 2021 by Nancy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake

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This One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake, made from pantry staples, is moist and dense with a sweet nuttiness that's just right for fall!!Bonjour mon amis!!!   I know things have been a bit quiet around here... I've just returned from a 10 day trip to France and I honestly thought I'd get this recipe for One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake up during my trip.  But like my plan to not gorge myself on cheese, bread and pate... it didn't happen!

The trip was amazing and I can't wait to share some of the recipes that the trip has inspired - but before we get to that, lets talk about this One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake.

This cake was a standard in my house growing up  - as I've mentioned before my  mom was a master of the  "quick dessert" - her 4 Minute Brownie Pie and this One Pan Brown Sugar and  Nutmeg Cake were part of her "go to" list for simple and tasty desserts.

Why I love this One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake:

  • This cake is moist and closer to a pound cake but with a sweet, caramel like nuttiness.
  • It's made from pantry staples so you probably have everything you need to make this cake already!!
  • You make it in one bowl - no sifting, no alternating wet and dry ingredients!
  • It's a fantastic dessert cake - but works just as well for brunch or as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee!
  • No frosting is involved - a drizzle of store bought salted caramel sauce is all you need to put this dessert over the top!

Fall is coming and this One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake is just the thing to welcome cooler days.. preferably curled up in a chair with a piece of this cake, a hot cup of tea and this cake..

 

 

 

 

This One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake, made from pantry staples, is moist and dense with a sweet nuttiness that's just right for fall!!

One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake

This One Pan Brown Sugar and Nutmeg Cake, made from pantry staples, is moist and dense with a sweet nuttiness that's just right for fall!!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 4339kcal
Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups light brown sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup sour cream I used reduced fat
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. dark rum
  • ½ cup chopped toasted nuts

Instructions

  • Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a inch square baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a mixer combine sugar, flour and butter. Mix until crumbs form. Place ½ crumbs in the bottom of a greased 9 inch square pan and press to form a crust. Mix in the egg and the sour cream to the remaining crumbs. Add the baking soda, nutmeg, rum and salt.Mix until combined. Pour batter into pan and sprinkle with the nuts. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 4339kcal | Carbohydrates: 639g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 185g | Saturated Fat: 91g | Cholesterol: 527mg | Sodium: 2691mg | Potassium: 1461mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 437g | Vitamin A: 4505IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 746mg | Iron: 17.3mg
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  1. Madonna says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:55 am

    If this is as good as the 4 minute Brownie Pie I'm in. I have made it several times and it is just delicious, and I am not a chocolate girl. Do you know what the weight of the brown sugar by chance? I am trying to use a scale and would love the conversion. Thanks you so much for the keeper recipes.

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  2. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:41 am

    Could there be a more perfect cake for this time of year? I love when Fall comes around and we all start using the "warm" spices again. Nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger...yum. And then topping it with the salted caramel sauce - delicious!

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  3. Allison Day says

    November 01, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Mmmm, this sounds divine. I imagine it's a comforting cake, great with a cup of coffee while snuggled up in a blanket in the middle of a rainstorm... 😀

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  4. lucy Lean says

    November 05, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    I can't wait to try this as I love nutmeg - can't wait to read all about France as well. x

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  5. Meagan Marion says

    November 08, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    How strong is the nutmeg taste with 1 tsp? I'm thinking of adding more for extra taste, but don't want to overdo it.

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    • Nancy says

      December 03, 2012 at 11:18 am

      Hello Meagan!!

      Sorry for the delay in responding but somehow your comment ended up in my Spam folder (which I don't check as often as I should!) The nutmeg flavor is definitely there but it isn't overwhelming. I used freshly grated nutmeg so if you are using pre ground, you could probably add a bit more! Hope you enjoy the cake!

      Reply
  6. Jaime {sophistimom} says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    Mmm, yummy. This cake has such a gorgeous color.

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    • Nancy says

      February 18, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Jaime!

      Awww. thanks!!!

      Reply
  7. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says

    February 18, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Yum, the nutmeg cakes sounds delicious. Hope you had a great time in France!

    Reply
    • Nancy says

      February 19, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      Hi Rosie!!
      Thanks! We had an amazing time. Definitely going to have to share some highlights from the trip!

      Reply
  8. Chris says

    August 14, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    is the salted caramel sauce a other one of your recipes? looks delish! : )

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    • Nancy says

      August 18, 2013 at 7:47 pm

      Hello Chris!!
      So far, haven't added a recipe for salted caramel sauce - I used the one from Trader Joe's and it's very, very good!!!

      Reply
  9. Susan Rebillot says

    October 17, 2014 at 6:02 am

    5 stars
    Nancy, just pinned this cake recipe, looks delicious! We are in love with France, have been there 5 times! I hope that you will share some posts about your trip, I would love to hear about it! Any fabulous food finds? Wines?
    Susan

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  10. Mark says

    March 11, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    5 stars
    I tried it on a cool winter's weekend day, in front of the fire with a blanket over my lap and a glass of Scotch in my hand. Perfect..

    Reply

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