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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in the warm embrace of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and tender cake is infused with a blend of aromatic spices and rich pumpkin puree, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Topped with a creamy brown sugar frosting, this cake captures the essence of fall in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself on a cozy evening, this recipe is sure to impress friends and family alike. Get ready to share smiles and requests for the recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • â…› tsp ground black pepper
  • 150 g unsalted butter
  • 160 g cream cheese
  • 220 g icing sugar
  • Orange food color (optional)
  • Pumpkin seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, combine sugars, eggs, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool completely before preparing the frosting by whipping butter and sugars until creamy. Add cream cheese gradually.
  7. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and garnish with pumpkin seeds if desired.

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