Pumpkin Pie Waffle Cake: The Ultimate Autumn Brunch Fusion
A stunning fusion of pumpkin pie and Belgian waffles. This layered cake features spice-infused waffles stacked with tangy cream cheese frosting for a perfect autumn treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert/Brunch
- Method: Baking/Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat waffle iron and grease with cooking spray or butter.
- Cook waffles until golden brown and steam stops rising.
- Allow waffles to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Layer waffles with cream cheese frosting, stacking at least 4 layers high.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.