Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting is the quintessential fall dessert, enveloping you in the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. This moist cake is beautifully layered with a rich cream cheese frosting, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering. Each bite offers a comforting taste of the season, making it an irresistible choice for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream cheese and brown sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg