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Gorgeous Fall Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This moist and spiced pumpkin cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting is the perfect dessert for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, pumpkin, oil, and sugar until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
  6. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Cut into slices and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for fall parties, Thanksgiving, or any occasion. You can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon or toasted nuts on top for extra flavor and texture.
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