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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake—a moist, aromatic treat that perfectly combines pumpkin puree and rich coffee notes. This cake is soaked in a sweet espresso blend, ensuring each slice is bursting with flavor. Topped with a creamy espresso-infused frosting, it’s perfect for cozy gatherings or as a special dessert to impress your guests. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake will be the star of your fall celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups 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 unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in the buttermilk and pumpkin puree until well combined.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 38 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While cooling, prepare the espresso soak by whisking together espresso, milk, condensed milk, and pumpkin pie spice.
  8. Poke holes in the cooled cake and evenly pour the espresso soak over it.
  9. For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and mix in vanilla extract and instant espresso powder.
  10. Frost the cooled cake generously with the cream cheese frosting.

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