Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

Delicious pumpkin spice latte recipe turned into a cake!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For Garnish:

• Whipped cream
• Ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the pumpkin puree, milk, coffee, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and beat until creamy.
9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
10. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Slice and enjoy your pumpkin spice latte cake!