Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Icing

Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with this dreamy Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Icing. This moist and tender cake is packed with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly balanced by the richness of real pumpkin puree. Topped with a luscious maple icing, made from pure maple syrup and creamy butter, it’s the ultimate dessert for pumpkin spice lovers. Perfect for holiday gatherings, autumn celebrations, or simply satisfying your seasonal cravings, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just under an hour and serves up to 10. Whether you’re enjoying it as a midday treat or a festive dessert, this pumpkin spice cake is guaranteed to be a highlight of the season.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Maple syrup (pure)
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the wet mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 8

To make the icing, beat the softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until the icing is smooth and spreadable. Add more milk if necessary to reach your desired consistency.

Step 10

Once the cake is completely cool, spread the maple icing evenly over the top of the cake.

Step 11

Slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1668.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5399.2

Total Fat 221.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 829.0mg	0%
Sodium 3723.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 827.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 605.7g
Protein 53.9g	0%

Vitamin D 244.3IU	0%
Calcium 701.8mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 1962.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 59.9%