Description

Embrace the essence of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake, where each slice transports you to cozy fall afternoons. Infused with warm spices and sweet pumpkin, this cake is perfect for gatherings or as a comforting treat at home. Top it with rich cream cheese frosting for an unforgettable dessert experience that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
3 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cakes cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by mixing softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the batter before baking. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature.