Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is infused with a blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, creating a delightful autumn treat that’s perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy gatherings. Each slice is topped with a rich brown sugar cream cheese frosting that adds the perfect balance of sweetness, making this dessert a showstopper on any table. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or simply enjoying a sweet moment at home, this cake will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
- 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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix white and brown sugars, then add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in vegetable oil and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy; add cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
- Once the cake cools completely, frost it, garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg