Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake: Indulgent Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting
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Experience the rich flavors of fall with this decadent pumpkin spice latte cake topped with a luxurious espresso cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, melted butter, espresso, and eggs.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then gradually add heavy cream and beat until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread the frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cake sit for a few hours before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg