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Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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This Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate fall dessert, bursting with the warm, aromatic flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. With a moist, spiced cake base paired with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for cozy gatherings, Thanksgiving, or any occasion when you crave a little seasonal indulgence. It’s a delightful treat that everyone will love, from children to adults!

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Spice Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

For the Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and stir until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  4. Once the cakes have cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter before baking.
  • The cream cheese frosting can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before frosting the cake.
  • If you prefer a more spicy cake, increase the amount of cinnamon or nutmeg by a teaspoon.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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