Description
Delight in the warmth of autumn with this incredible Pumpkin Cake, a standout among Best Pumpkin Cake Recipes. Each slice is a celebration of fall’s cozy flavors, featuring rich Pumpkin Puree and a luscious cream cheese frosting—perfect for any gathering or personal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- cooking spray
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkles or candy pumpkins for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pan by greasing it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Decorate with sprinkles or candy pumpkins if desired.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Do not rush the cooling process before frosting.
- Customize the recipe with add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cake, fall desserts, cream cheese frosting, autumn recipes, easy pumpkin cake