Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Cake Recipe featuring a luscious Cream Cheese Topping. A perfect blend of pumpkin, spices, and creamy frosting, reminiscent of Pumpkin Spice Loaf Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk until blended.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in stages, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until smooth.
- Stir in optional add-ins if desired.
- Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled cake evenly.
- Garnish with extra chopped nuts or cinnamon, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter and frosting.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, autumn baking, fall desserts