Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with creamy Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist cake is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, perfectly complementing the rich sweetness of brown sugar in the frosting. Ideal for gatherings, holidays, or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon treat, this cake will captivate your taste buds and become a seasonal favorite. Straightforward to make, even novice bakers can master this recipe without stress. Serve it as is or elevate it with festive garnishes for a beautiful presentation.
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, mix white granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack.
- For the frosting, beat together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and cream cheese; gradually add icing sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with the prepared frosting and garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg