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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar (adjust for desired sweetness and consistency)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare Oven and Pans : Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan (or line with parchment paper).
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients : In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients : In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients : Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Step 5: Bake the Cake : Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • Step 6: Prepare Frosting : In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add maple syrup and vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
  • Step 7: Frost the Cake : Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Optional: garnish with chopped pecans, pumpkin seeds, or a light dusting of cinnamon.