This Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake couldn’t be more perfect for Fall. A true labor of love, this spiced layer cake is not only delicious but quite fun to decorate too!
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You will love this Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake.
It’s hard to believe, but Halloween is just around the corner. This week we’ve partnered with Dixie Crystals to bring you some pretty fabulous Halloween recipes that will be perfect for kids and adults!
We had so much fun making this Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake with Dixie Crystals sugar.
The cake is a traditional pumpkin cake, made even better with plenty of spice and a wonderful moist crumb.
The frosting is a pretty traditional recipe but made better with the addition of Cinnamon. The Cinnamon frosting holds the two layers together and gives this cake an amazing finish that promises a flavor combination that is both elegant and festive at the same time.
Dixie Crystals has many different types of sugar and for this Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake I used both Dixie Crystals granulated sugar for the cake and Dixie Crystals powdered sugar for the frosting.
There is also Dixie Crystals Brown and Raw (Turbinado) sugar.
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This Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake is only the beginning!
In the meantime, let’s talk about this awesome cake. I spend most Halloween’s on my couch waiting for Trick or Treaters to show up and enjoy handfuls of candy.
We often invite another couple over for a fun adult dinner party, while my teens head out with friends.
We had so much fun decorating this for Halloween, but don’t be afraid to keep it plain.
It won’t matter how you decorate it, I promise this Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake will be a huge hit any way you serve it.
(P.S. It’s delicious with a big old scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream!)
Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake is absolutely the perfect dessert to serve at any party, and I haven’t found a pumpkin loving adult who doesn’t literally love this cake.
The best part is, it’s good for more than just Halloween and can be decorated accordingly.
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Recipe for Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake
Cinnamon Frosted Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake
Ingredients
For Pumpkin Spice Cake:
- 15 ounce pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs room temperature
- ⅔ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
For Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
For Pumpkin Spice Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare two 9″ cake pans by spraying with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat pumpkin puree, sugar, oil and vanilla on medium speed. Turn down to low and add eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
- In another large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice.
- Combine both bowls together and transfer evenly to two 9″ cake pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-24 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes in pans.
- Remove and allow to continue cool on baking racks. Do not frost cakes until completely cooled.
For Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, and Dixie Crystals powdered sugar until smooth; beat in vanilla and cinnamon. Add more cinnamon to taste.
To Assemble:
- Spread the icing on one layer and top with the other layer. Frost the outside of cake and decorate as desired.
Between the cinnamon icing and the moist and scrumptious pumpkin layers, this is one irresistible autumn dessert! Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving or anytime!!
What a beautiful festive cake! I love the cinnamon icing!
Mmmm yes please! This cake sounds sooo good!
The cake looks so moist! I’m craving a slice!
Such a beautiful cake! Love your photos and design! Nettie