Pumpkin Pie Cake Cinnamon Frosting (Print)

Moist spiced pumpkin cake finished with fluffy cinnamon frosting, ideal for cozy fall and holiday sharing.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 1 box (approximately 425 g) yellow cake mix
02 - 425 g pumpkin puree
03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 120 ml vegetable oil
05 - 60 ml whole milk
06 - 100 g granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
09 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Frosting

12 - 225 g unsalted butter, softened
13 - 480 g powdered sugar
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
16 - 60 ml heavy cream
17 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Garnish

18 - Candied walnuts, finely chopped

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and flour two 23 cm round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
03 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre emerges clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
04 - In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract; beat on medium-high for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
05 - Position one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top. Place second layer on top and frost the top and sides evenly.
06 - Press finely chopped candied walnuts onto the sides of the frosted cake if desired.
07 - Cut into slices and serve at room temperature.

# Notes:

01 - Plant-based milk and dairy-free butter alternatives can be used for a dairy-free preparation.
02 - Prepare cake layers in advance and frost shortly before serving for optimal texture.

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