I was going to make the caramel cake, the recipe says not to leave out the mace. My local grocery does not carry it...

I was going to make the caramel cake, the recipe says not to leave out the mace. My local grocery does not carry it, and with the current weather I cannot get to Penzeys. Any suggestions?

Posted by: peach49
February 5, 2011

1726 views
4 Comments

4 Comments

innoabrd February 6, 2011

I'm a mace fan from our days in India. I don't think there's anything terribly delicate about it!

pierino February 5, 2011

Nutmeg, yes. Who uses mace anyway except to deter attackers?

Greenstuff February 5, 2011

Definitely, nutmeg (mace is a lacy coating on nutmeg). While your recipe writer probably likes the somewhat more delicate flavor or the color of the mace, a little nutmeg will taste good too.

Soozll February 5, 2011

Use a little nutmeg instead...just use 1/4 less.

Recommended by Food52

4 Comments

Popular on Food52