Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Frosting

🧂 Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

• ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar

• ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil

• 4 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups (340 g) canned pumpkin puree

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the maple frosting:

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 115 g cream cheese, softened

• 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar

• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

🍽️ Instructions:

Make the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round pans.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

3. In another large bowl, beat the sugars, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Make the frosting:

1. Beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the powdered sugar gradually, then mix in the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.

3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.