Description
Fall in love with the flavors of the season with this irresistible Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake. It's a moist, aromatic cake packed with real pumpkin, cozy autumn spices, and a hint of espresso for that latte-inspired twist. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this easy recipe makes a perfect treat for holidays, quick breakfast options, or sweet snack cravings. Great for potlucks, dessert tables, or just your personal collection of comforting food ideas, this cake delivers warmth, flavor, and fall nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin purée
1/3 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
1/2 cup whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
1 to 2 teaspoons espresso
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan and line it with parchment paper if desired.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the pumpkin purée and cooled espresso until well blended.
6. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely.
8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and espresso. Beat until creamy.
9. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
10. Dust with cinnamon if desired, slice, and serve!
Notes
Let espresso cool completely before adding to batter or frosting to prevent curdling or melting ingredients.
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for a smooth, lump-free frosting.
For best results, allow the cake to cool fully before frosting—this prevents melting and makes slicing cleaner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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