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thanksgiving cake

Thanksgiving Cake

A festive and moist spiced cake layered with creamy frosting and autumn-inspired decorations — perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
Frosting
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch Cake Pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin puree.
  4. Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
  7. To make frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until fluffy, then stir in vanilla.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes, stacking them as desired. Decorate with autumn leaves, berries, or Thanksgiving-themed toppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dash of ginger or cloves to the batter. Decorate with sugared cranberries or edible fall leaves for a festive finish.
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