Pumpkin Spice Cake: Easy Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
A deliciously moist Pumpkin Spice Cake topped with a creamy cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour into greased cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost the cooled cake as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Recipe, Easy Dessert