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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
Dessert

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

1 h 15 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all purpose flourGrains281 g
  • pumpkin pie spiceSpices6 g
  • baking powderPantry6 g
  • baking sodaPantry1.5 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • unsalted butter (softened)Dairy140 g
  • granulated sugarPantry200 g
  • eggs (at room temperature)Dairy2 pieces
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • buttermilk (at room temperature)Dairy120 ml
  • pumpkin puree (fresh, at room temperature)Produce244 g
  • espresso (or strong coffee)Beverages60 ml
  • whole milkDairy80 ml
  • maple syrupPantry150 g
  • pumpkin pie spice (for the latte soak)Spices500 mg
  • vanilla extract (for the latte soak)Pantry5 ml
  • unsalted butter (softened, for the frosting)Dairy150 g
  • cream cheese (cold)Dairy226 g
  • powdered sugarPantry200 g
  • vanilla extract (for the frosting)Pantry7.5 ml

per serving

Nutrition

323kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
17 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Whisk
  • Cake pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
    • Grease and line a cake pan.
    Step 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Cream the butter and sugar

    • Beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
    Step 3
  4. Add the wet ingredients

    • Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
    • Mix in the buttermilk and pumpkin puree until combined. The mixture may look split at this point, that is normal.
    Step 4
  5. Make the batter

    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold until just combined and smooth.
    Step 5
  6. Bake the cake

    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
    • Bake for 35 min, until a skewer comes out clean.
    • Let the cake cool completely on a cooling rack.
    Step 6
  7. Prepare the latte soak

    • Whisk together the espresso, whole milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
    Step 7
  8. Soak the cake

    • Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a skewer.
    • Spoon the latte soak evenly over the cake and let it absorb.
    Step 8
  9. Make the cream cheese frosting

    • Beat the softened butter until creamy.
    • Add the cold cream cheese and beat until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
    Step 9
  10. Frost and serve

    • Spread the cream cheese frosting over the soaked cake.
    • Slice and serve.
    Step 10