Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and flavorful pumpkin spice cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn celebrations.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
- cake pans
- wire rack
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure to the cake.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder Helps the cake rise.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Works with the acid in pumpkin to leaven the cake.
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Enhances the autumn flavor profile.
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger Adds a spicy kick.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the cake.
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
- 1 cup Vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist.
- 4 large Eggs Provides structure and moisture.
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree The star ingredient for flavor and moisture.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Softened, for a creamy texture.
- 4 cups Powdered sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor to the frosting.
- 2-3 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired frosting consistency.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Add milk as needed to achieve desired frosting consistency.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting!
Notes
This pumpkin spice cake is perfect for fall gatherings and can be customized with various frosting options.