Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with our Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake, a delightful blend of cozy spices and rich espresso. This moist cake is infused with the warm flavors of pumpkin and enhanced by a creamy espresso-infused cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for any autumn gathering or a cozy night in. The combination of spices creates an irresistible flavor profile that captures the essence of the season. Whether you’re hosting a festive celebration or treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and delectable taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (244 g) canned pumpkin puree, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) espresso or strong coffee
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Mix in buttermilk and pumpkin puree until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for about 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the latte soak by mixing espresso, milk, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and drizzle with latte soak.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar, vanilla, espresso powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg