Comments on: Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:26:56 +0000

In reply to Kerri. Hi Kerri! I find the cake quite flavourful, but you can always add more spice if you like.

By: Kerri

Kerri — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:57:49 +0000

Cake is very bland, and the buttercream is too rich. I followed the recipe exactly! I bake with pumpkin often, so I was looking to diversify my fall recipes! Bummed.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:57:21 +0000

In reply to Angie Marfleet. Hi Angie! This cake will be more on the dense side due to the pumpkin in the batter, but it shouldn't be too dense and should rise almost to the top of the cake pans.

By: Angie Marfleet

Angie Marfleet — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:07:40 +0000

Just reviewing the comments about this cake, I had a similar experience as Ollie…dense cake that didn’t rise hardly at all. Baking powder is in date also. Not sure what the problem was…I am sure that it will taste great and be eaten despite its appearance.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:41:54 +0000

In reply to Ollie. Hi Ollie! I'm sorry to hear that, that is really strange if your baking powder was still fresh and active. Did you use two 6" pans?

By: Ollie

Ollie — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:20:19 +0000

Not sure what went wrong here, but this cake didn’t rise at all. Each layer was a little under an inch tall and DENSE. I tested my baking powder and its still good, and I put the pans in the oven immediately. Any ideas?

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:24:08 +0000

In reply to Stephanie.

Hi Stephanie! It sounds like maybe the butter was too cold when it was added. See this post for tips and troubleshooting: https://livforcake.com/swiss-meringue-buttercream-recipe/

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:39:05 +0000

In reply to Sonya Thompson. My frosting was so pretty and smooth until I added the butter! Did I overmix? Thank you!!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:17:37 +0000

In reply to Renee. Thanks so much Renee! Never a dull moment in a bakers kitchen for sure :)

By: Renee

Renee — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:53:48 +0000

Definitely worth the do-over!!
Cake with the swirled buttercream is gorgeous!! Just the right amount of texture to provide a lovely setting for the pumpkins, which are so cute. Can’t believe what a difference vs. the smooth cake. Happy to see someone else has the same experiences as I do. The struggle is real! LOL