If you are looking for a way to spice up your next baked good, a pumpkin-flavored cake is your best bet. Not only is it super easy to make, but it switches up your normal chocolate and vanilla-flavored cakes to something different. This dessert will be the perfect treat for the fall season. To learn how to make this simple pumpkin cake and cream cheese frosting, follow the recipe below and enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup of All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup of Sugar
- 1/3 cup of Vegetable Oil or Butter
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Cup of Pumpkin Puree
- 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 tsp of Baking Powder
- 1 tsp of Baking Soda
- Pinch of Salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz of Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 2 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1tsp of Vanilla Extract
- 1 to 2 Tbsp of Milk
- 2 cups of Confectioners Sugar
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Making the Pumpkin Cake
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
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Spray the cake pan with cooking spray or rub it with butter. Use any shaped pan you desire, like a round pan, bundt-style pan, etc. Add parchment paper to be extra safe and ensure nothing sticks to the sides or bottom of the pan.Advertisement
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Sift the all-purpose flour. Not only does this process remove any lumps, but it makes the flour airier and lighter.
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Add the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the flour and set to the side.
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Cream together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. Place the ingredients in a bowl and beat until the mixture is creamy and light in color.
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Add in the pumpkin puree to the rest of the wet ingredients. Whisk until combined.
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Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to help fold in everything. Make sure not to overmix the batter.
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Pour the batter into the pan. Use a spatula to scrap all the batter from the sides. Tap out the air bubbles in the batter against your surface area.
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Place cake into the oven for 30 minutes. Stick a toothpick or tip of a knife inside the middle of the cake to see whether it is fully cooked.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for at least 30-60 minutes. This will prevent the frosting from melting off the cake.Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Making the Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cream together the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract.
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Slowly add in the confectioner's sugar. Do this in small batches to avoid making a mess.
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Add the milk a little at a time and whisk until combined. This step will thin out the frosting if it is too thick.
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Allow the frosting to sit for at least 30-60 minutes in the fridge before decorating the cake.Advertisement
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Things You'll Need
- Mixing Bowl
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Whisk
- Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- Cake Pan
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