Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with luscious Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and tender cake is infused with cozy autumn spices, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering, from Thanksgiving feasts to cozy family dinners. The rich brown sugar frosting adds a creamy sweetness that beautifully complements the spiced cake, ensuring each bite is a delightful experience. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, this cake is not only delicious but also a breeze to make. Your kitchen will be filled with irresistible aromas that beckon everyone to the table. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with your favorite warm beverages, this Pumpkin Spice Cake promises to be a comforting treat you’ll want to make again and again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 400 g pumpkin puree
- 230 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g white granulated sugar
- 150 g brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 180 ml vegetable oil
- Spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper
- 160 g cream cheese (for frosting)
- 220 g icing sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and black pepper. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, mix white granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time while mixing continuously. Stir in vanilla extract and vegetable oil until smooth. Fold in pumpkin puree.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting: Beat together unsalted butter and brown sugar until creamy; add cream cheese and beat until fluffy; gradually mix in icing sugar.
- Once cooled, frost the first layer of the cake, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg