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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with rich Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert is perfectly moist and packed with seasonal spices, making it ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. The cake’s soft texture pairs beautifully with the sweet, creamy frosting, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will surely impress your family and friends. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or just a sweet treat, this cake is versatile enough to shine on any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper.
  3. In another bowl, combine sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree using an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Divide batter between pans.
  5. Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For frosting: Beat butter until creamy; gradually add brown sugar and cream cheese until smooth; mix in icing sugar to desired thickness.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cakes and on top.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg