Description
Layers of autumn warmth weave through this pumpkin creamy layer cake, blending comforting spices with silky cream cheese frosting. Rich seasonal flavors invite you to savor each luxurious slice, celebrating fall’s most beloved dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (220 grams) dark brown sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9″ or 10″ round cake pan with parchment paper and a light spray of cooking lubricant.
- Create the foundational layer by whisking yellow cake mix with melted butter and an egg until the mixture transforms into a smooth, uniform batter. Carefully spread this mixture across the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface.
- Transition to crafting the decadent pumpkin layer by combining pumpkin puree, cream cheese, additional eggs, remaining melted butter, brown sugar, and warm autumnal spices like vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Blend these ingredients thoroughly until the mixture achieves a silky, consistent texture.
- Gently cascade the pumpkin mixture over the initial cake base, allowing it to settle naturally across the surface.
- Position the cake in a preheated oven calibrated to 350 degrees fahrenheit, allowing it to bake for 40-50 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown exterior and a slight wobble in the center, indicating perfect moisture retention.
- Remove from the oven and permit the cake to rest within the pan for approximately 10 minutes. This crucial resting period allows the layers to stabilize and set, ensuring a pristine presentation when sliced.
Notes
- This decadent pumpkin creamy layer cake blends the warmth of autumn spices with a luxurious cream cheese base, creating a moist and indulgent dessert perfect for seasonal gatherings.
- Achieve the best texture by using room temperature ingredients, which helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that bakes more consistently.
- The cake’s unique two-layer construction allows for a rich, custardy pumpkin cream cheese layer atop a tender yellow cake base, delivering complex flavors in every bite.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so start checking the cake around 40 minutes and look for a golden-brown top with a slightly soft center.
- Cooling the cake completely is crucial for allowing the layers to set and develop a firm, sliceable consistency that holds its shape when served.
- Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 3-4 days, and consider serving slightly chilled for an even more decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg