Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake. Perfectly moist and layered, this cake features a rich pumpkin base infused with coffee and spiced with classic autumn flavors. Topped with a creamy espresso frosting, each bite is a heavenly experience that embodies the essence of cozy evenings and festive gatherings. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or simply craving a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and beautifully presented, it’s the ultimate dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (244 g) canned pumpkin puree, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) espresso or strong coffee
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Blend in buttermilk and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare latte soak by mixing espresso, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
- Poke holes in cooled cakes and pour the soak evenly over both layers.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and cold cream cheese until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar along with vanilla extract, espresso powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Frost the cake layers as desired and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg