Pumpkin Cake

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    396 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Cake

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Cake

Moist, soft, & full of fall flavors, Pumpkin Cake is hard to resist!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ⅓ cups pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. Add in the eggs, pumpkin, and oil and stir just until combined.
  4. Pour the batter into an ungreased 9x9 baking pan.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and frost with cream cheese frosting.

For the Frosting

  1. Combine cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until fluffy. Add salt & vanilla.
  2. Add powdered sugar a bit at a time, beating after each addition. Beat on medium speed until fluffy. Do not overmix.
  3. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • To Make Cupcakes: Grease and fill muffin tins ⅔ full. Bake at 400°F for 16-18 minutes.
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  • Eggs should be at room temperature, if needed, place them in a bowl of hot tap water for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter so the cake stays nice and fluffy.
  • Keep leftover pumpkin cake at room temperature in a zippered bag or airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw slices at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 396 (20%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 4548IU (91%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 396 20%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 4548IU 91%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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