Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with luscious Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and tender cake, infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger, is a delightful centerpiece for any gathering or a cozy evening at home. The rich cream cheese frosting, sweetened with brown sugar, perfectly complements the spiced cake, making every bite a treat to remember. Ideal for Thanksgiving or casual get-togethers, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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
- 160 g cream cheese
- 220 g icing sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before frosting it with the cream cheese mixture made from butter, cream cheese, and icing sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg