Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with rich Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and tender cake is infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, making it a perfect centerpiece for autumn gatherings or a cozy evening treat. The creamy brown sugar frosting adds a luscious sweetness that perfectly complements the spiced cake, creating a dessert that is sure to impress family and friends. Whether served at Thanksgiving or enjoyed with a cup of coffee on a crisp day, this cake is both comforting and festive. Baking it is straightforward, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels—so grab your ingredients and get ready to create a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g white granulated sugar
- 150g brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 400g pumpkin puree
- 230g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Cloves
- For frosting: 150g unsalted butter
- 160g cream cheese
- 220g icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix white and brown sugars with vegetable oil. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in pumpkin puree.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy, add cream cheese until smooth, then mix in icing sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg