Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake. Combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and espresso, this moist cake is soaked for extra tenderness, reminiscent of a tres leches dessert. Topped with a creamy espresso-infused frosting, it’s the perfect centerpiece for gatherings, celebrations, or just a cozy night in. With its inviting aroma and comforting taste, this cake embodies everything we love about fall. Whether served plain or adorned with festive toppings, it promises to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (281 g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 1 cup (244 g) canned pumpkin puree, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) espresso or strong coffee
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Blend in buttermilk and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, mix espresso, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla for the soak.
- Poke holes in the cake and pour soak over it while still warm.
- For frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese; gradually add powdered sugar along with espresso powder and spices until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg