Spiced Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp; 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; ½ cup buttermilk mixed with 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ¼ cups canned solid-pack pumpkin; 8 ounces crream cheese, room temp; ½ cup butter, room temp; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup powdered sugar, more for desired consistency and sweetness; ½ cup brown sugar, whisked to remove lumps; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ cup buttermilk mixed with 1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¼ cups canned solid-pack pumpkin
8 ounces crream cheese, room temp
½ cup butter, room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup powdered sugar, more for desired consistency and sweetness
½ cup brown sugar, whisked to remove lumps
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons milk

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt into a medium bowl.
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Add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the sides after each addition.
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Alternate adding the flour and milk mixtures, beginning and ending with the flour.
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Beat in the pumpkin until smooth.Fill cupcake pan up evenly.
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Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 18-24 minutes.
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Cool Completely.
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Beat cream cheese and butter together until creamy and fluffy.
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Add vanilla extract.
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Add powdered sugar.
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Scrape bowl down.
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Add brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Beat for two minutes.
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Add milk for desired consistency.

1471

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp, 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Spiced Pumpkin Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spiced Pumpkin Cake

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