Festive Coffee Spice Cake with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

It’s pumpkin season, and we’re taking cozy bakes to the next level! This festive Coffee Spice Cake is made with Java Momma Pumpkin Spice Coffee for extra warmth and depth. But the real magic? Cutting into the loaf reveals a hidden pumpkin-shaped surprise inside! Topped with rich Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting, this cake is perfect for autumn gatherings, cozy weekends, or your next coffee date.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🎃 Hidden pumpkin surprise inside the loaf—so fun to slice and serve!
• ☕ Infused with Java Momma Pumpkin Spice Coffee for rich fall flavor.
• 🍁 Perfect make-ahead dessert for fall parties and Thanksgiving.
• 🍰 Creamy pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting seals the deal.

Ingredients

For the Spice Cake:

• 1 box Spice Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup brewed Java Momma Pumpkin Spice Coffee

For the Pound Cake:

• 1 box Pound Cake Mix (16 oz)
• ½ stick butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• ⅔ cup milk

For the Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup butter, room temperature
• 1 ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
• 2 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie Finishing Sugar
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

Optional Garnish:

• Chopped pecans
• Pumpkin Spice Finishing Sugar

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 11x17 sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Spice Cake: Mix spice cake mix, eggs, oil, and brewed coffee. Spread batter evenly in sheet pan. Bake 20–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
3. Prepare pound cake batter according to package directions.
4. Using a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter, cut cooled spice cake into pumpkin shapes. Trim bottoms so they stand flat.
5. Butter and flour a loaf pan, then line with parchment. Stand pumpkin shapes upright in pan. Carefully pour pound cake batter around and over pumpkins. Bake 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool fully.
6. Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add Pumpkin Pie Finishing Sugar and maple syrup. Slowly mix in confectioners’ sugar until fluffy and creamy.
7. Frost cooled cake. Garnish with pecans and Pumpkin Spice Finishing Sugar, if desired.
8. Slice to reveal the pumpkin surprise inside and enjoy with a mug of Java Momma Pumpkin Spice Coffee!

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