Welcome the fall season with this sumptuous pumpkin spice cake topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and adorned with crunchy toasted pecans. This dessert is the epitome of autumn in every bite, perfect for cozy gatherings or a solo treat with your favorite cup of tea.
Ingredients for Cake Batter:
- Unsalted Butter: ¼ cup (56g), melted, for a rich flavor
- Sunflower Oil: 3 tablespoons (45ml), for moisture
- Light Brown Sugar: ¾ cup (165g), packed, for a deep, caramel-like sweetness
- Large Egg: 1, for binding
- Pure Pumpkin Puree: ½ cup (120ml), for that quintessential fall taste
- Pure Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon (5ml), for a hint of complexity
- Milk: ½ cup (120ml), to bring the batter together
- Baking Powder: 1 ½ teaspoon, for rise
- Baking Soda: ¼ teaspoon, for a light crumb
- Salt: ½ teaspoon, to enhance all the flavors
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1 teaspoon, for that seasonal spice blend
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 ½ cups (215g), for structure
- Toasted Chopped Pecans: ⅓ cup (45g), plus extra for garnish, for texture and nutty flavor
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream Cheese: ½ block (125g), softened, for tangy richness
- Unsalted Butter: 3 tablespoons (42g), softened, to smooth out the frosting
- Icing Sugar: ¾ cup (90g), for sweetness and structure
- Pure Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon, for flavor
Instructions:
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line your pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Batter: Whisk together the butter, oil, and brown sugar. Blend in the egg, then stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla. Whisk in the milk. Mix in the leavening agents, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gently fold in the flour and toasted pecans, and spread the batter in the pan.
- Bake: Place it in the oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a skewer. Once baked, let the cake cool on a wire rack.
- Frosting: Whip the cream cheese, butter, icing sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting on top, and garnish with additional pecans.
Serving Suggestion: Slice this cake and serve as a delightful dessert or an afternoon treat. Remember to share this delectable recipe with friends and bookmark our page for more delightful recipes that capture the essence of the season!
