Description
Indulge in this quintessential autumnal treat, featuring a perfectly moist crumb infused with warm pumpkin pie spice and a hint of exotic star anise. This golden bundt cake is easy to prepare and yields impressive results, making it an essential centerpiece for cozy fall gatherings. Finished with a velvety, tangy cream cheese glaze, it provides the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication for any home baker looking for a reliable, family-friendly dessert.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground star anise
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
15 oz canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and ground star anise in a bowl.
Cream softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a stand mixer until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best emulsion. Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate due to the cream cheese content.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg