Description
Craving cozy fall vibes in dessert form? This Pumpkin Spice Latte cake is everything you love about the iconic autumn drink—sweet pumpkin, warm spices, and a hint of espresso—all baked into a tender, moist cake. Topped with a luscious espresso-kissed frosting, it’s perfect for easy dinners, brunch gatherings, holiday dessert tables, or when you’re in need of simple but impressive food ideas. This easy recipe is your go-to for quick breakfast treats, healthy-ish snacks, and seasonal baking wins.
Ingredients
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon espresso powder
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, oil, milk, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely before frosting. Top with your favorite espresso or cream cheese frosting and dust with cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the cake fluffy and tender.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice, fall dessert, easy cake, latte cake, coffee dessert