Ultimate Fall Layer Cake
A delightful cake that captures the flavors of fall with rich pumpkin, warm spices, and creamy frosting, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar For sweetness
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree Natural pumpkin for moistness
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
- 3 large Eggs Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Warm spice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg Warm spice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger Warm spice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt To balance flavors
For the Frosting
- 8 ounces Cream cheese Softened
- 0.5 cups Powdered sugar For sweetness
- 0.25 cups Heavy cream For creaminess
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, being careful not to over-mix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is fluffy.
- Once the cake layers are cooled, frost each layer, adding frosting between each layer and on the top and sides of the cake.
Serving
- Serve slices alongside a steaming cup of coffee or chai for a delightful experience.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. To enhance flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.