Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted by Manjeri Skincare Team on

Benefits: This cozy pumpkin spice cake is rich in skin-supporting nutrients that promote a smooth, radiant complexion. Pumpkin is packed with beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A and helps support skin renewal and clarity. Warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg provide antioxidants that help reduce inflammation, while the cream cheese frosting adds fats that support moisture retention and softness.

Skin Concern: Dull tone and seasonal dryness

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 8

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp sea salt

  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  • Prepare the Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add olive oil, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla, mixing until combined.

  • Combine: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Pour into a greased cake pan.

  • Bake: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

  • Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until light and creamy.

  • Frost and Serve: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

Shopping Tips:

  • Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling

  • Choose high-quality spices for a more potent flavor and antioxidant benefit

  • Opt for full-fat cream cheese for a richer frosting

Cooking Tips:

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender

  • Let the cake cool fully before frosting to prevent melting

  • Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for extra flavor and presentation

This warm, spiced cake with creamy frosting is the perfect balance of comfort and nourishment, making it a delicious way to support your glow from within.

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