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pumpkin spice cake

Delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake with Creamy Frosting

This pumpkin spice cake is perfectly moist and flavorful, topped with a rich and creamy frosting that’s perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. Beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, and continue to beat until the frosting is light and spreadable.
  8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice, serve, and enjoy your moist, flavorful pumpkin spice cake!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or any cozy get-together. It can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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