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Pumpkin Cake
Moist, soft, & full of fall flavors, Pumpkin Cake is hard to resist!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Add in the eggs, pumpkin, and oil and stir just until combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 9x9 baking pan.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely and frost with cream cheese frosting.
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For the Frosting
- Combine cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until fluffy. Add salt & vanilla.
- Add powdered sugar a bit at a time, beating after each addition. Beat on medium speed until fluffy. Do not overmix.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
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Notes
- To Make Cupcakes: Grease and fill muffin tins ⅔ full. Bake at 400°F for 16-18 minutes.
- 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
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
% 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.