Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist layer cake, infused with rich pumpkin and warm spices, is a perfect centerpiece for any fall gathering or cozy evening at home. Topped with a creamy cinnamon frosting, each slice offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your guests longing for more. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, Thanksgiving, or simply enjoying a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress!
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
- 150 g full-fat cream cheese
- 540 g powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon.
- Once cakes are cool, frost between layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg