Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with a luscious Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. Moist and spiced to perfection, this cake is an irresistible treat for Thanksgiving gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying with a warm beverage. The rich, creamy frosting enhances the cake’s warm spices, making it a beloved dessert that will delight family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g white granulated sugar
- 150 g brown sugar
- 180 ml vegetable oil
- 400 g pumpkin puree
- 230 g all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine white and brown sugars with vegetable oil. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy; add cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg