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Moist Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A slice of pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate, with the rest of the cake in the background.
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A super-moist pumpkin spice cake perfect for fall, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. This recipe offers shortcuts for a quick dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan or a Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. If using, stir in the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes for a 9×13 inch pan, or 45-55 minutes for a Bundt pan, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

  • For an easier cleanup, you can bake this cake in a foil-lined sheet pan. Adjust baking time accordingly.
  • Use a box mix pumpkin hack by adding a can of pumpkin puree and extra spices to your favorite yellow cake mix.
  • This cake pairs well with a warm cup of coffee or tea.
  • Consider this a great option for meal planning for fall gatherings.

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