Description
Indulge in the delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake, a luxurious dessert that embodies the essence of autumn. This moist and flavorful cake combines the rich notes of pumpkin and coffee, making it a perfect centerpiece for any cozy gathering or holiday celebration. Soaked in a sweet latte mixture, every slice is tender and bursting with flavor, topped off with a luscious espresso cream cheese frosting. Not only does this cake impress with its taste, but it also brings warmth and charm to any occasion. Enjoy it alongside your favorite hot beverage for an unforgettable treat that captures the spirit of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (244 g) canned pumpkin puree, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) espresso or strong coffee
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; incorporate eggs and vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture; fold in pumpkin puree.
- Bake for 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool completely.
- Prepare the latte soak by mixing espresso, milk, condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla.
- Poke holes in cooled cake and pour soak over it.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese; gradually mix in powdered sugar and espresso powder.
- Frost the soaked cake evenly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg