Delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Creamy Cinnamon Frosting

Indulge in the flavors of autumn with this homemade pumpkin spice cake. The moist and flavorful cake is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, while the creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting adds the perfect touch of sweetness. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any fall gathering or as a delightful treat for yourself!

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
10. Once the cakes have cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of the cream cheese frosting on top.
11. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
12. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a few pumpkin spice decorations, if desired.
13. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
14. Slice and serve the decadent pumpkin spice cake to delight your taste buds with the perfect balance of spiced cake and creamy frosting.

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