The changing foliage is a sign of the shifting seasons and so is the debut of the first pumpkin spice pastry. Is it truly fall until you’ve had your first taste of pumpkin spice? We’d argue “not really” and so we got to making this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Buttercream as soon as possible to make fall official.
Maple and pumpkin are, unofficially, the flavors of autumn. They’re both rich with a flavorful depth that reflects the vibrant colors and cozy feel of the time of year. Adding warm spices and sweetness to your oatmeal, your coffee, your baking projects just makes sense.
This Pumpkin Spice Cake will yield a light, spongy, delicate slice that’s packed with pumpkin’s earthy characteristics. Sealed with a fluffy buttercream, it’s flavored with real maple syrup for a sweet and robust finish. Sprinkling it with cinnamon and maple sugar is an optional detail, and mostly for presentation’s sake.
If you’re not in the mood to bake a pie, but want to slide a fork through a piece of pumpkin pastry, this easy to assemble Pumpkin Spice Cake will satisfy.
