Description
Luscious Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect autumn dessert that warms the heart and delights the senses. This moist cake, infused with spices and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, evokes cozy memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations. Ideal for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving dinners, each slice promises a delightful balance of sweetness and warmth. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this seasonal treat that is sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until creamy. Frost cooled cakes generously.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg