Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake. Perfectly blending pumpkin puree, rich espresso, and cozy spices, this cake is a delightful treat for any autumn gathering. Its moist texture, enhanced by a luscious espresso cream cheese frosting, makes it not just a dessert but a memorable experience for your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this easy-to-make cake will impress friends and family alike. Discover how to create this seasonal favorite and bring the essence of autumn into your kitchen today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 8 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Incorporate buttermilk and pumpkin into the butter mixture until combined.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix gently to combine.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for approximately 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare latte soak with espresso, milk, condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla; whisk together.
- Once cakes are baked and cooled slightly, poke holes in layers and pour soak evenly over them.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and cold cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar followed by instant espresso powder and pumpkin pie spice.
- Assemble the cake by stacking layers with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg