Description
Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is the quintessential fall dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. This moist, spiced pumpkin cake, generously layered with creamy cinnamon frosting, is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a cozy afternoon treat. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this cake not only delights the taste buds but also serves as a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is a must-try for those looking to embrace the essence of autumn.
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
- 150 g oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 300 g butter (for frosting)
- 150 g cream cheese (for frosting)
- 540 g powdered sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, blend dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, oil, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon; mix until well combined.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cake layers and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg