Velvet Spice Bundt Cake

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Whisk together in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended: 2 ⅓ cups sifted (235g) cake flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt

2. Step 2.

   Beat in a large bowl, or in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, until creamy, about 30 seconds: 1 ½ sticks (6 oz or 170g) unsalted butter, softened

3. Step 3.

   Gradually add and beat on high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes: 1 ½ cups packed (345g) brown sugar; (Finely grated zest of 1 orange)

4. Step 4.

   Beat in one at a time: 3 large eggs

5. Step 5.

   On low speed, add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with: ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (210g) or buttermilk (215g)

6. Step 6.

   in 2 parts, beating until smooth and scraping the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula as necessary. Scrape the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes.

7. Step 7.

   Cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completely.