Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of autumn with this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert features a soft and moist cake infused with a blend of aromatic spices and real pumpkin puree, making each bite a true celebration of fall. Topped with a rich and creamy brown sugar frosting, this cake is perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, cozy family dinners, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee on a chilly day. Easy to make and beautifully festive, it’s sure to impress at 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
pumpkin seeds

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
In another bowl, beat white and brown sugars with eggs until combined. Add vegetable oil and vanilla; mix well.
Gently fold in pumpkin puree into the wet mixture.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
For frosting, beat together butter and brown sugar; add cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in icing sugar.
Frost the cooled cake and decorate as desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 75mg