Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with a rich Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist, spiced cake is infused with the comforting flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger, making it perfect for fall festivities and cozy gatherings. The velvety frosting adds a touch of sweetness and elegance, ensuring this dessert becomes the highlight of any table. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
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 (for frosting)
- 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 sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time followed by pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add cream cheese and mix smooth; gradually incorporate icing sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
- Frost cooled cake and garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 64mg