Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with a rich Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This cake features the perfect balance of warm spices and sweetness, making it ideal for family gatherings, cozy nights in, or any festive occasion. Its moist texture and comforting aroma evoke the essence of autumn, ensuring every bite feels like a warm hug. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced pro, this recipe is easy to follow and yields impressive results that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g White granulated sugar
- 150 g Brown sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 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
- 80 g Brown sugar
- 160 g Cream cheese
- 220 g Icing sugar
- Orange food color
- Pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix white granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add eggs one at a time, followed by pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, and black pepper.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Pour batter into a greased pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat unsalted butter with brown sugar until creamy; add cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth. Add orange food coloring if desired.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cake and top with pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg