Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with a rich Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist, spiced cake is perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, embodying the warmth of autumn in every bite. The luscious frosting, made with creamy cheese and brown sugar, complements the cake’s spices beautifully, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or simply need a sweet pick-me-up during the week, this dessert is sure to bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g white granulated sugar
- 150 g brown sugar
- 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 (for frosting)
- 160 g cream cheese
- 220 g icing sugar
- Orange food color
- Pumpkin seeds (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until combined. Add vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, and black pepper.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Pour into pans and smooth tops.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before preparing frosting by beating butter and brown sugar until creamy; add cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake layers and decorate with pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg