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pumpkin cake

Moist Pumpkin Cake

A soft, spiced pumpkin cake topped with creamy frosting—perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pie filling
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and oil until combined.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  9. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake and dust with cinnamon for decoration.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra touch, add chopped pecans or drizzle caramel over the frosted cake. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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