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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and tender fall dessert that perfectly blends warm spices and pumpkin flavor with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Ideal for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, this cake offers cozy seasonal flavors and a beautifully balanced sweetness.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Gather all your ingredients measured and ready to ensure a smooth baking process.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined and evenly distributed.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, and vegetable oil together until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, blending until fully incorporated.
  4. Create the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender cake.
  5. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  6. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and spreadable.
  7. Frost and Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting evenly over the top, then add the second layer. Finish by frosting the top and sides of the cake for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs, cream cheese, and butter are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • Gently fold ingredients to avoid a dense cake; don’t overmix.
  • Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for enhanced aroma and flavor.
  • Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • If frosting is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes before spreading.

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Keywords: pumpkin spice cake, cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, pumpkin cake, seasonal dessert, autumn cake

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