Description
This homemade Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate fall dessert! Packed with warm spices and topped with a creamy, sweet frosting, it’s a perfectly moist treat that’s simple enough to make any day feel special. Ideal for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or just a cozy autumn day, this cake is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until well blended. Add the vegetable oil and pumpkin puree, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter in a bowl until smooth. Add vanilla extract, then gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Chill the cake briefly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For an extra flavor boost, add a dash of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
- The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen in slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480kcal
- Sugar: 57g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg