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Cream cheese frosted pumpkin cake: A fall delight!

cream cheese frosted pumpkin cake
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A delicious pumpkin cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread cream cheese frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.

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