Pumpkin cake that the whole family will love: a recipe from Hector Jimenez-Bravo

In the fall, we all feel the urge for home comfort and warmth. A variety of pastries prepared by caring hands for the whole family will do the trick.

Recently, celebrity chef Hector Jimenez-Bravo offered a recipe for such a product on Instagram. It's a pumpkin cake that the whole family will enjoy. The chef claims that this is an ideal option for a cozy autumn evening.

Ingredients for sponge cake

• Flour – 140 gr
• Cinnamon – ½ tsp.
• Nutmeg – ½ tsp.
• Baking powder – ½ tsp
• Soda – ½ tsp
• Butter – 70 gr
• Sugar – 150 g
• Eggs – 1 pc
• Vanilla sugar
• Pumpkin puree – 140 g

Ingredients for soaking

• Espresso – 1 serving
• Milk – 80 ml
• Condensed milk – 2 tbsp

Ingredients for the buttercream

• Butter – 100 gr
• Cream cheese – 150 gr
• Powdered sugar – 100 g
• Vanilla sugar
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Espresso – 1 serving

The way of preparation

1. Prepare the sponge cake. Beat soft butter with sugar, add vanilla sugar and a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg.

2. Add the egg and mix.

3. Add the pumpkin puree. Stir to combine.

4. Pour in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder mixture and mix with a whisk until smooth.

5. Bake at 170° for 20-25 minutes.

6. Prepare the soak. Mix milk, espresso, and condensed milk.

7. 2. Soak the sponge cake.

8. Prepare the cream. Mix all the ingredients with a whisk and pour into a slider bag.

9. Spread the cream on the soaked sponge cake.