Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

As the leaves start changing colors and a crisp breeze fills the air, the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice often accompanies the onset of fall. This seasonal treat, Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, captures the essence of autumn with each spice-infused bite. Whether it’s for a family gathering or a cozy evening at home, this cake promises to enhance the festive spirit with its rich flavors and creamy topping.

Essential Details

  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes
  • Serving: 12 people
  • Equipment: 2 round 9-inch cake pans, mixing bowls, electric mixer, wire rack

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

The allure of this cake lies not only in its delightful flavor but also in its simple and enjoyable baking process. Below are the components you’ll need to create this autumnal dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Firstly, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
  2. For the cake, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a larger bowl, beat the butter and sugar until they turn light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla. Alternately mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour.
  5. Evenly distribute the batter between the pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.

Assembly:

  1. Place one cake layer on your serving plate. Spread frosting over the first layer, then add the second layer on top. Finish by frosting the top and sides of the cake.

This Pumpkin Spice Cake, with its creamy frosting and a medley of spices, offers more than just a dessert—it’s a celebration of fall itself. Perfect for any occasion, it’s especially delightful when shared with loved ones over a cup of warm cider or coffee.

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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