Description
Indulge in the warmth and spice of our Easy Pumpkin Cake, a delightful treat that blends the cozy flavors of pumpkin with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting. This Simple Pumpkin Cake Recipe is perfect for any occasion, and its moist texture and aromatic spices make it a must-try during autumn. It’s a Quick Pumpkin Cake Baking experience, sure to impress with its delicious and comforting combination as part of your Pumpkin Cake Recipes From Scratch collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups light brown sugar, packed
- 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree (1 can)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking pan with vegetable oil, then line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the canned pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Tap the pan on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating continuously until the frosting is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake, creating swirls with a spatula for decoration. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Double the spices for a more robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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