Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist cake, infused with a delightful blend of pumpkin and warm spices, is topped with a creamy, rich frosting that perfectly balances sweetness with a hint of tanginess. Ideal for cozy family gatherings or festive celebrations, this dessert is sure to impress everyone at your table. Easy to prepare, it invites both novice and seasoned bakers to enjoy its deliciousness. Whether served as a centerpiece for Thanksgiving or enjoyed alongside your favorite cup of coffee, this cake embodies the essence of autumn in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix white granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add eggs one by one while mixing well. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and black pepper. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat together unsalted butter and brown sugar until creamy; add cream cheese and icing sugar until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly and garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg