Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

This Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake captures the essence of fall with its rich pumpkin flavor and cozy spices, perfectly complemented by a light coffee glaze. Each bite offers a delightful blend of sweetness and warmth, making it an ideal dessert for any autumn gathering.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 80 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Pumpkin puree - 60 grams
• Vegetable oil - 30 ml
• Milk - 60 ml
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Strong brewed coffee - 30 ml
• Powdered sugar - 50 grams
• Water - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two small cake pans (about 4-inch diameter).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cakes are baking, prepare the coffee glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with water and a splash of brewed coffee until smooth.
8. Once the cakes are done, allow them to cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, drizzle the coffee glaze over the top of the cakes and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Pumpkin is high in vitamins A and C, which are beneficial for immune health.
• The spices used, such as cinnamon and ginger, have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid digestion.

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