Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm embrace of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with luscious Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake combines the rich spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree, making it a perfect centerpiece for festive gatherings or cozy family evenings. The creamy frosting adds an extra layer of decadence, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of seasonal flavors. Simple to make and versatile for any occasion, this cake is destined to become a cherished favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 160 g Cream cheese
- 220 g Icing sugar
- Orange food color
- Pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling on a wire rack, prepare the frosting by beating together butter and brown sugar until creamy; then add cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cake generously and garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg