Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with creamy Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert combines the warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with moist pumpkin puree, creating a cake that’s both comforting and irresistible. Perfect for gatherings, festive celebrations, or a sweet treat during a busy week, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress family and friends alike. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, your kitchen will be filled with the enticing aroma of autumn!
- 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
- 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
- Pumpkin seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, beat white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until fluffy; mix in vegetable oil and pumpkin puree.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour into a greased pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat butter with brown sugar; add cream cheese and icing sugar until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the cake and garnish with pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg