This Strawberry Compote and Mascarpone Cream Layered Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream is perfect for Summer. It’s light and not too sweet.

I love nutmeg, it’s one of my favorite spices and I also love butternut squash. This is probably one of the easiest recipes to make and can be prepared with any type of vegetable in season or whatever you have on hand.

This recipe has a full molasses flavor without being overly sweet and a light cinnamon-ginger taste. It has a fluffy, cloud-like texture with surprise bits of sweet chocolate and crunchy toffee. The tanginess of the cream cheese just cuts through the sweeter, spice cake perfectly while the vanilla pudding adds an extra creaminess and lovely vanilla flavor. Really delightful.