Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake. Perfectly moist and infused with rich espresso, this cake captures the essence of your favorite seasonal beverage. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and hints of warm spices, it’s an impressive dessert for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Whether served alongside a cup of coffee or dressed up with whipped cream and caramel, this cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Easy to make, even for novice bakers, it brings the warmth of autumn to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (244 g) canned pumpkin puree, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) espresso or strong coffee
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; blend well.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and buttermilk into the mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then poke holes in the cake and pour over the espresso soak mixture.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and cold cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla, instant espresso powder, and pumpkin pie spice until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cake generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg