Description
A luxurious, moist pumpkin cake featuring a creamy center and a sweet maple syrup glaze. The perfect balance of autumn spices and rich textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before assembly.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks; spread between layers.
- Whisk maple syrup and remaining powdered sugar, then pour over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American