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Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe
Nothing can satisfy a pumpkin craving like Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Frosting.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 796 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
796kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
103g
(34%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
516mg
(22%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
80g
(160%)
Vitamin A
9030IU
(181%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 796
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 796kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 103g | 34% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 80g | 160% |
| Vitamin A | 9030IU | 181% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.