Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

5 stars (6 reviews)

This Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe is the perfect mix of all of our favorite fall flavors and topped off with a decadent creamy maple cream cheese frosting. Nothing can satisfy a pumpkin craving like this cake!

Prep Time25

Cook Time35

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 796kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Spice Cake:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala or pumpkin pie spice or Chinese 5 spice
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter melted
6 large eggs
28 ounces pure pumpkin puree about 3 cups

For the Maple Frosting:

16 ounces cream cheese
3 sticks unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8-9 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Pumpkin Spice Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans and set aside.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Pour in the melted butter, pumpkin and eggs and beat (or whisk) until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the three pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top bounces back when pressed.
Cool for 10 minutes then flip out of the pans and cool completely. Use a serrated knife to trim the top of each cake to make a level surface.

For the Maple Frosting:

Place the cream cheese, butter, maple syrup and vanilla in a bowl. Beat until light and creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar and beat until the desired consistency is reached. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To Assemble:

Place one cake on a cake plate. Spread 1/3 of the frosting in a thick layer over the top. Add the second cake on top spread another 1/3 of the frosting. Top with the third cake. Place the remaining frosting in a piping bag with a decorative tip. Pipe stars over the top of the cake. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.

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Notes

Storing Leftovers - Cover and store the leftover cake at room temperature for up to 1 day. You can also place any leftover slices in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freezing Leftovers - Wrap individual baked and unfrosted cake layers in saran wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

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