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Delicious Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – Perfect Fall Dessert Recipe!

Delicious Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This delicious pumpkin cake topped with cream cheese frosting is the perfect fall dessert. It’s moist, spiced, and creamy, making it a must-have treat for autumn celebrations!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened for frosting
  • 1/4 cup butter softened for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and smooth.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled pumpkin cake and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This cake can be topped with chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, for added texture. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving, family gatherings, or as a comforting dessert for any fall occasion.
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