Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert features layers of moist pumpkin cake, infused with warm spices, and topped with a rich, creamy frosting that is sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply a sweet treat any day, this cake combines seasonal ingredients to create an irresistible experience. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s the ideal centerpiece for your next celebration or a comforting dessert to enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 360 g all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 450 g dark brown sugar
- 560 g pumpkin purée (room temperature)
- 150 g oil (room temperature)
- 4 eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 300 g butter (for frosting)
- 150 g full-fat cream cheese (for frosting)
- 540 g powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, combine dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, oil, and eggs; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
- Once cooled, stack and frost the cake layers as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg