Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake Recipe

March 18, 2023 Post a Comment

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Ingredients

This delicious pumpkin spice layer cake is a great dessert option for fall parties and family gatherings. To make this recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

Before you begin, preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Now, let's get started:

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract.
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended. If desired, stir in the chopped walnuts and pecans.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

For the frosting, you will need:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3–4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3–4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add the milk and vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Assembly

To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the frosting over the top of the first layer. Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. If desired, decorate the top of the cake with chopped walnuts and pecans.

Storage

This pumpkin spice layer cake can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days. If desired, the cake can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.