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September 25, 2020

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

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Enjoy your PSL in cake form with a Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake. Moist pumpkin spice cake is layered with a rich coffee buttercream, reminiscent of the coffeehouse Fall favorite drink.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake will easily become a family favorite. Enjoy the flavors of the season in a delicious, and easy sweet treat.

Pumpkin Spice Cake:

Semi-homemade cakes are an easy way to create cakes at home. I used my favorite brand of box mix as a base and added pumpkin to it, similar to my Pumpkin Pecan Pie Layer Cake. The cake is delicious on its own, and would also be perfect with a Cream Cheese Frosting. I prefer the Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake to have the separation of flavors – pumpkin in the cake and coffee in the buttercream. I didn’t want the coffee to overpower the pumpkin and spice flavors.

Pumpkin is often paired with pumpkin spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice) because it doesn’t have much of a flavor on its own.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

Coffee Buttercream:

This buttercream is one of my favorites to make, because it is fast and easy. It isn’t a true buttercream, but more an adaptation. There are no whipped egg whites, like in a Swiss meringue buttercream, but it is just as delicious.

If you love coffee-inspired baked goods, try my Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes! The gingerbread latte cupcake and coffee buttercream should definitely be on your Fall or Winter baking list!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

TOOLS, TIPS & TRICKS:

  • Most importantly, start with a good set of cake pans. I have both 6-inch and 8-inch round pans, depending on the type of cakes I want to make.
  • I use a professional cake decorating turntable to fill and frost easier.
  • A stainless steel scraper will help get clean edges and a smooth cake. All of my favorite baking tools are in my Amazon Store.
  • Crumb coating is a thin layer of frosting that traps loose crumbs before applying the final frosting.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

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Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Spice Cake

  • 1 box Duncan Hines spice cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

Coffee Buttercream

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure coffee extract
  • 5-6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

Pumpkin Spice Cake

  • Heat oven to 350F. Prepare 3 6-inch cake pans with cooking spray and parchment. Set aside.
  • In stand mixer, add all ingredients and mix to combine on low speed. Increase speed to medium for 1 minute. Divide batter between cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10-15 minutes then turn out on wire rack to cool completely.

Coffee Buttercream

  • In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and salt for 3 minutes. Add in shortening, vanilla, and coffee extract, and beat to combine.
  • Sift together powdered sugar. Slowly add to butter mixture, alternating with milk 1 tablespoon at a time, to desired consistency. If not using immediately, transfer to bowl, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.

Cake Assembly

  • Level Cakes. Place bottom layer on 6-inch cake board. Using a small offset spatula, frost with approximately 1/4 cup frosting. Place second layer on top and repeat.
  • Place third layer on top (turned upside down so it is completely smooth for frosting) and apply a crumb coat over cake. Place in freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Frost top and sides and smooth with cake scraper/comb. Alternatively, use a small offset spatula to create a design around the outside of the cake by spinning the cake as you gently scrape a small amount of frosting away. Pipe top with 1M piping tip.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate then bring to room temperature before serving.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake

Pumpkin season is here, and we are celebrating our love of pumpkin with #PumpkinWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 26 bloggers will be sharing over 80 pumpkin-filled recipes for all your Autumn celebrations, including breakfasts, baked goods, savory pumpkin recipes, desserts, and drinks.

Drink Recipes

  • Iced Pumpkin Pie Drink by Palatable Pastime

Breakfast and Baked Goods

  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins by The Mandatory Mooch
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins by Our Sutton Place
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones by Veggies First Then Dessert
  • Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal by A Little Fish in the Kitchen
  • Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread by Making Miracles
  • Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake by Blogghetti

Savory Recipes

  • Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta with Bacon by Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Pumpkin Bacon Mac and Cheese by Our Good Life
  • Pumpkin Corn Chowder by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Dessert Recipes

  • Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies by Sweet Beginnings
  • Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake byBig Bear’s Wife
  • No Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream by Caroline’s Cooking
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake by Love & Confections
  • Vegan Pumpkin Spiced Muffins by Happily Curated Chaos
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  1. Rebekah Hills says

    September 25, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    What an absolutely stunning fall treat! This is the perfect cake for this season.

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Thank you! This cake is definitely perfect for the season.

      Reply
  2. Cindy says

    September 25, 2020 at 8:17 pm

    Beautiful cake loving the layers!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says

    September 26, 2020 at 10:45 am

    This looks delicious and picture perfect! A great fall treat!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you! I love seasonal cakes.

      Reply
  4. April Tuell says

    September 26, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Such a pretty cake, and I love that coffee buttercream frosting!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      The frosting is so good – it would be perfect with a chocolate cake too!

      Reply
  5. Terri A Steffes says

    September 26, 2020 at 11:18 am

    I can imagine the taste of this clearly. The frosting detail is fantastic.

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you! I had fun making this cake

      Reply
  6. Hezzi-D says

    September 27, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    What a great combination of flavors! I’d love to eat this while drinking a PSL!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Yes! perfect cake while enjoying a PSL

      Reply
  7. Lisa Kerhin says

    September 28, 2020 at 9:52 am

    What a delicious and stunning cake! I love the layers

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 28, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Christie says

    October 12, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Another stunning looking cake. This sounds divine and totally delicious. Loving all that pumpkin flavor in there.

    Reply
    • Terri says

      November 29, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      Thank you! I love creating cakes from other inspiration, like PSLs

      Reply

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