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Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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This moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect seasonal treat rich with warm spices and a creamy, smooth frosting. Made from scratch with real pumpkin purée and a blend of aromatic spices, this cake layers light and fluffy pumpkin cake with a decadent cinnamon-infused cream cheese frosting, making it ideal for fall celebrations or cozy dessert moments.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Cake Layers

  • 360 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp + 2 tsp pumpkin spice (homemade blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice)
  • 450 g dark brown sugar
  • 560 g pumpkin purée (room temperature)
  • 150 g oil (vegetable or canola, room temperature)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 300 g unsalted butter (softened, room temperature)
  • 150 g full-fat cream cheese (softened, room temperature)
  • 540 g powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cake Pans: Preheat the oven to 170ºC (340ºF) conventional setting. Line three 20 cm (8 inch) round baking pans with parchment paper to ensure easy cake removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, add pumpkin purée, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract and whisk with a hand whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Make Cake Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula or whisk until all flour is incorporated and the batter is smooth; avoid overmixing.
  5. Fill and Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans, spreading each to an even layer. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cake Layers: Allow cakes to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before carefully removing from pans. Cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare Frosting Ingredients: Remove butter and cream cheese from the refrigerator about 10 minutes before starting. Cut butter into cubes and sift powdered sugar for a smooth frosting.
  8. Cream Butter: Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter on high speed for 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides and beat again for 2 minutes.
  9. Add Cream Cheese and Flavorings: Mix in cream cheese, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract with the butter for 1 minute until well blended.
  10. Incorporate Powdered Sugar: On low speed, add powdered sugar in two parts, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Scrape sides and increase speed briefly to smooth frosting.
  11. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake board. Spread about 2 big scoops of frosting evenly using an offset spatula. Repeat layering with remaining cake layers and frosting.
  12. Final Frosting and Decoration: Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting, smoothing it evenly. Optionally create a wavy frosting design and garnish with a dusting of cinnamon and mini fondant pumpkin decorations for a festive touch.

Notes

  • For homemade pumpkin spice, mix 3 tbsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 1/2 tsp ground allspice, and 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves.
  • Ensure wet ingredients and eggs are at room temperature for best batter consistency.
  • You can substitute vegetable or canola oil with melted coconut oil for a subtle flavor variation.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest and creamiest frosting texture.
  • Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze layers separately for up to 1 month.

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Keywords: pumpkin cake, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, layered cake, pumpkin spice cake

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