Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and a medley of spices, creating a moist cake that’s perfect for any autumn gathering or holiday celebration. The luscious brown sugar cream cheese frosting adds an irresistible creaminess that enhances every bite. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this cake will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 150 g white granulated sugar
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 180 ml vegetable oil
- 400 g pumpkin puree
- 230 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 150 g unsalted butter
- 160 g cream cheese
- 220 g icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, oil, and pumpkin until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting: Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy; mix in cream cheese and gradually add icing sugar until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, frost them as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg