Here’s a delicious recipe for a Pumpkin Spice Cake that’s perfect for fall or any time you crave a warm and cozy dessert
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Cinnamon for dusting
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves). Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can make the cake tough.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Assembly:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the cake and dust with a pinch of cinnamon for added flavor and decoration.
- Slice and serve your delicious homemade Pumpkin Spice Cake. Enjoy!
This cake is a perfect treat for autumn gatherings or any time you crave the comforting flavors of pumpkin and spices.