Description
Luscious pumpkin creamy layer cake blends autumn spices with rich cream cheese frosting. Layers of moist pumpkin sponge create a delightful dessert inviting seasonal celebration and warm kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 8 oz (226 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) pumpkin puree
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (220 g) dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9″ or 10″ round cake pan with parchment paper and cooking spray, creating a non-stick surface for the cake layers.
- Base Layer Creation: Blend yellow cake mix with melted butter and egg, whisking until the batter becomes smooth and homogeneous. Distribute the mixture evenly across the prepared pan, ensuring a uniform foundation.
- Pumpkin Layer Development: Combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, eggs, remaining melted butter, brown sugar, and warm spices (vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg) in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture achieves a silky, consistent texture with no lumps.
- Layer Assembly: Pour the pumpkin mixture over the initial cake base, allowing it to spread naturally and create a harmonious two-layer composition.
- Baking Process: Place the cake in an oven preheated to 350°F. Bake for 40-50 minutes, monitoring for a golden-brown exterior and a subtle center jiggle that indicates perfect moisture content.
- Cooling and Setting: After removing from the oven, let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes. This critical period allows the layers to stabilize, set, and develop a cohesive structure before serving.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for ingredients to guarantee consistent texture and flavor in every slice.
- Spice Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality ground spices for maximum aromatic depth and authentic autumn flavor profile.
- Moisture Management: Allow cake to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling and maintain layer integrity.
- Temperature Tip: Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother, more even blending of pumpkin layer ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg