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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulgent Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

This Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful autumn treat, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Uncategorized
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can canned pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)

For the Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk adjust to consistency

For the Topping

  • ½ cup caramel sauce for drizzling
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for topping

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat and prepare your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves.
  • Combine wet ingredients: sugar, pumpkin purée, oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  • Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream, mixing until fluffy.
  • Spread frosting over the cooled cake evenly.
  • Drizzle caramel sauce over the frosted cake.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts on top for added crunch.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before beginning for a smoother batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Autumn Treats, Cake Recipes, cream cheese frosting, dessert, fall desserts, Pumpkin Spice Cake
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