Description
Pumpkin Layer Cake is the ultimate cozy dessert that brings the essence of fall into your home. This delightful treat features layers of spiced pumpkin cake, perfectly complemented by a rich cream cheese frosting. Ideal for family gatherings, Thanksgiving, or Halloween parties, each slice offers a warm hug of flavor that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Gradually fold in dry ingredients.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cooled layers and covering the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg