Indulge in the rich, autumnal flavors of our Luscious Maple Buttercream Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake. This cake is a perfect symphony of pumpkin and spices, all brought together with a velvety maple buttercream frosting.
Why You’ll Love This: This cake is a delightful blend of moist pumpkin olive oil cake with a hint of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, topped with a creamy, maple-infused buttercream. It’s a unique twist on traditional fall desserts and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for a festive autumn gathering, a special occasion, or as a decadent treat for a cozy night in. It’s also a great dessert option for those who love a combination of spice and sweetness.
Ingredients and Instructions:
Cake:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp salt
Maple Buttercream Icing:
- 4 tbsp softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
Directions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tin: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake tin.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together pumpkin puree, olive oil, eggs, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract until uniform.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare Maple Buttercream: Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in maple syrup, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk to achieve a smooth icing.
- Decorate and Serve: Spread the icing over the cooled cake. Chill briefly to set. Best enjoyed warm for an enhanced taste experience.
Slice into this Luscious Maple Buttercream Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake and savor the rich, heartwarming flavors that make it a perfect autumn dessert!
