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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly moist and flavorful, this cake features a delightful blend of warm spices and rich pumpkin puree. Topped with a creamy brown sugar frosting that adds an irresistible sweetness, this dessert is ideal for autumn gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying alongside your favorite hot beverage. Easy to make and beautifully versatile, you can customize it with fun decorations or add-ins to suit any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 150 g White granulated sugar
  • 150 g Brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 Eggs
  • 180 ml Vegetable oil
  • 400 g Pumpkin puree
  • 230 g All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Ground cloves
  • ⅛ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 150 g Unsalted butter
  • 80 g Brown sugar
  • 160 g Cream cheese
  • 220 g Icing sugar
  • Orange food color
  • Pumpkin seeds (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In one bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
  3. In another bowl, beat the sugars, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cooling before preparing the frosting by beating together butter and brown sugar; then add cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
  7. Frost the cooled cake and garnish as desired.

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