🎃 The BEST Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Super moist, full of warm fall spices, and topped with luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. This cake is a fall favorite you'll want on repeat! 🍂🍰
✅ Ingredients:
Pumpkin Cake:
* 2 cups pumpkin purée
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 2/3 cup light brown sugar
* 1 cup oil
* 4 large eggs
* 2 tsp vanilla extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp salt
* 2 tsp ground cinnamon
* 1 tsp ground cloves
* 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
* 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Cream Cheese Frosting:
* 1/2 cup butter (room temp)
* 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
* 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13” pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
3. In another bowl, whisk together dry ingredients and spices.
4. Add dry mix to wet and stir to combine.
5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 mins, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
6. For frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and cinnamon.
7. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!
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Pumpkin cake is a quintessential fall dessert loved for its combination of seasonal spices and rich pumpkin flavor. Using pumpkin purée not only adds moisture but also a subtle sweetness that pairs wonderfully with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger. These spices work together to create a comforting aroma and taste that defines this classic cake. For the best results, make sure to use fresh, high-quality pumpkin purée—either homemade or canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) to maintain the right texture and flavor. The balance of granulated and light brown sugar in this recipe adds depth, with brown sugar enhancing the moistness and caramel notes of the cake. Incorporating baking powder and baking soda ensures the cake rises perfectly while keeping a tender crumb. Preparing the pan by greasing it well will help the cake release easily after baking. The cinnamon cream cheese frosting gives the cake a luscious finish, pairing the tang of cream cheese with the sweetness of powdered sugar and a hint of cinnamon spice. Be sure to use room-temperature butter and cream cheese for a smooth, fluffy frosting. Gradually adding the powdered sugar and mixing thoroughly avoids lumps and achieves the ideal spreading consistency. This pumpkin cake is versatile as it can be baked in a 9×13 pan for an easy sheet cake, or doubled for layer cakes or cupcakes. It’s perfect for fall celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any cozy gathering. To maximize flavor, allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. For extra decoration, consider topping with chopped pecans or a light dusting of cinnamon sugar. This cake also keeps well for several days when stored covered in the refrigerator, making it a convenient make-ahead dessert option. Experimenting with adding ingredients like chocolate chips, walnuts, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce can customize this pumpkin cake to your taste preferences. Overall, this vibrant, warmly spiced pumpkin cake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a comforting treat that captures the essence of fall perfectly.
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