Pumpkin Cake

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    15

  • Calories

    531 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Cake

This delicious and easy Pumpkin Cake recipe could be my favorite cake of the season with its perfect texture, blend of spices, and smooth cream cheese frosting. 

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Ingredients

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Pumpkin Cake:

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree , canned or homemade
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 1 cup oil , vegetable or canola
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup butter , room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla.
  3. In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, mixing well for 2-3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and cinnamon.  
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Notes

  • Make Ahead and Storing Instructions: The cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge (covered well) for 2-3 days.
  • Freezing Instructions: Frosted Pumpkin Cake freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Pumpkin Cupcakes
  • 2-layer Cake: Pour batter evenly into two 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 531kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 52g (104%) Vitamin A 5550IU (111%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 531 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 531kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 52g 104%
Vitamin A 5550IU 111%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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