The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Cake with Creamy Icing Recipe
- Try this delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Creamy Icing for the perfect fall dessert. Moist, spiced, and irresistible
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the icing:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons half and half (more if needed)
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar (more if needed)
- 1 medium vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350˚F and prepare a 13×18-inch sheet pan by spraying it with non-stick spray. Rub with a paper towel to ensure an even coating.
- Melt the butter by microwaving it in a medium bowl for 60-90 seconds, covering with a damp paper towel.
- Stir in the brown sugar, white sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Then, whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add the flour and whisk until the batter is lump-free and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (the cake should reach an internal temperature of 205-210˚F). Allow the cake to cool completely.
- For the icing, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 20 seconds, then stir in 1 tablespoon of half and half until smooth. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of half and half and whisk until fully combined.
- Melt the butter in the microwave, then stir it into the cream cheese mixture along with the vanilla seeds or extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, whisking until creamy and smooth. If the icing is too thick, add more half and half; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Spread the icing evenly over the cooled cake. Optionally, use the back of a spoon to create decorative swirls.
- Details:
- This pumpkin spice cake is perfect for fall gatherings or any occasion needing a delicious treat with a touch of autumn flavor. The creamy icing adds the ideal sweetness to balance the spiced cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes