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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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Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake combines pumpkin puree with a medley of spices, creating a cozy dessert that’s perfect for any gathering or celebration. The luscious cream cheese frosting, infused with brown sugar, adds an irresistible layer of sweetness, making each bite a taste of fall bliss. Whether served at Thanksgiving or enjoyed during a chilly evening at home, this cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite in your recipe collection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine white granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vegetable oil and pumpkin puree.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. For the frosting, beat unsalted butter until creamy; mix in brown sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add icing sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Once the cake has cooled completely, frost with the cream cheese mixture and garnish with pumpkin seeds.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg