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    Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting {Video}

    By Jill Baird · Published October 2, 2019 · Updated August 22, 2023 · 2 Comments

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    How to make the best Pumpkin Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
    How to make the best Pumpkin Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
    How to make the best Pumpkin Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

    This easy Pumpkin Cake recipe is a perfectly spiced fall dessert.  It's easy to make, super moist, and has fluffy cream cheese frosting. 

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    • Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe
    • Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Video Tutorial
    • Ingredients in Pumpkin Cake Recipe
    • Ingredients in Cream Cheese Frosting
    • How to Make this Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe:
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storing and Freezing
    • Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe
    • Other Amazing Cake Recipes

    Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe

    Nothing says fall like this Easy Pumpkin Cake recipe. It's is a no-fail pumpkin dessert that's a favorite at family gatherings. This recipe is topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, and as an added bonus I also included an optional Eggnog Buttercream variation.

    Another reason to love this recipe is because it is so stinking easy. You basically just need to mix your dry ingredients, then mix your wet ingredients, and then combine and bake them.

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    Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Video Tutorial

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    Ingredients in Pumpkin Cake Recipe

    • Flour: All-Purpose flour works great in this pumpkin cake recipe we use just regular all-purpose flour and soda cake flour because we are wanting a really sick rich and laced pumpkin cake.
    • Baking Powder:  This helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
    • Spices:  Cinnamon, Ginger, and Cloves are used in this recipe. Hello, fall flavors!
    • Salt: Sea Salt works best.
    • Butter: Melted butter is used in this recipe instead of oil because everything is better with butter!
    • Eggs: Gives the cake that spongy consistency and keeps it moist too,
    • Sugar: Regular, white table sugar works great.  It adds just the right amount of sweetness.
    • Pumpkin: 16 ounces. Just be sure to weigh your pumpkin if you are using homemade pumpkin puree.  Pumpkin Puree is the magic in this recipe.

    Ingredients in Cream Cheese Frosting

    • Cream Cheese: Regular, full-fat cream cheese is what the recipe calls for, however, low-fat cream cheese also works great here.
    • Butter: This will give it a rich and creamy texture.
    • Powdered Sugar:  This gives it sweetness without any sugar granules.
    • Vanilla:  This gives it a rich a full robust flavor.

    Eggnog Buttercream Frosting Variation

    If you want to take your fall flavors to the next level, try this classic buttercream frosting recipe with an eggnog twist.

    • Butter: This will give it a rich and creamy texture.
    • Eggnog: Provides the thick and creamy consistency to this frosting.
    • Powdered Sugar:  Adds sweetness without any sugar granules.
    • Cinnamon: Gives it that deep and rich fall flavors
    • Nutmeg: A perfect match to the pumpkin.
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    How to Make this Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe:

    1. Mix all of your wet ingredients together, the melted butter, canned pumpkin, and eggs.  Whisk until it's all combined.
    2. Mix all the dry ingredients together, Flour, Sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. 
    3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together. 
    4. Pour into a greased 9 by 13" pan. 
    5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick poked in the cake comes out clean. 
    6. Let the cake cool while you make the frosting.  Enjoy!
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned?

    Yes! You can substitute an equal amount of Homemade Pumpkin Puree rather than canned pumpkin puree if you want. It's a great way to use pumpkin puree and tastes delicious.

    Can you make pumpkin cupcakes?

    Sure! Just spray regular muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray or line with cupcake liners. Fill about ¾ full and bake as directed. You'll want to keep an eye on the cooking time as it will likely be a little different from baking the full Pumpkin Cake. Once cooled, you can top with the cream cheese frosting.

    Storing and Freezing

    • Refrigerator: store your leftover frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.  We recommend bringing them to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before eating.
    • Freezer: unfrosted cupcakes freeze great for up to 2 months.  Store in an airtight container or freezer bags and thaw out in the fridge overnight or on the counter top for a few hours before you plan to frost and serve.
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    Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe

    This easy Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfectly spiced fall dessert.  It's easy to make, super moist, and has fluffy cream cheese frosting.  This pumpkin cake recipe is everyone's favorite!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    cooling time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 people
    Calories 794kcal
    Author The Carefree Kitchen
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    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Cake

    • 1 cup Butter melted
    • 16 oz Canned Pumpkin or homemade pumpkin puree
    • 4 large Eggs
    • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
    • 1 ⅔ cups Sugar
    • 2 tsp Baking Powder
    • 2 tsp Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ tsp Ginger
    • ¼ tsp Cloves

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    • ½ cup Butter room temperature
    • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
    • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Instructions

    How to Make Easy Pumpkin Cake

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Spray a 9"x13" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the melted butter, pumpkin puree, and eggs.  Beat until the ingredients are combined.
    • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
    • Bake in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Remove cake from the oven and let cake cool completely while you make the frosting.

    How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

    • With an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy.  Add the soft cream cheese and beat again until light and fluffy again.  Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix on low, then increase speed and beat until fluffy.
    • Spread evenly over the cooled Pumpkin Cake and cut into pieces. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Eggnog Buttercream Frosting

    • ½ cup Butter, room temperature
    • ¼ cup Eggnog
    • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
    How to Make Eggnog Frosting
      1. With an electric mixer, beat butter until it is light and fluffy. 
      2. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and powdered sugar. Mix until the butter and powdered sugar mixture resemble small peas. Slowly add the eggnog while mixing with the electric mixer. Beat until light and fluffy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 794kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 7171IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg

    Other Amazing Cake Recipes

    • Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake
    • Coconut Filled Chocolate Bundt Cake
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    • Nutella Cheesecake
    • Lime Bundt Cake
    • Carrot Cake

    Other Fall Desserts you'll love:

    • Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast
    • Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake
    • Pumpkin Bars
    • Pumpkin Rice Pudding
    • Homemade Pumpkin Puree
    • Caramel Cinnamon Rolls
    • Classic Cinnamon Rolls
    • Eggnog Cookies
    • Gingerbread Cookies
    • Sugared Cranberies
    • Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
    • Applesauce Muffins
    • Baked French Toast Bake
    • More Fall Recipes
    • More Winter Recipes

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    Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting

    This is an easy Pumpkin Cake recipe and is a  perfectly spiced fall dessert.  It's so easy to make, it's super moist, and has fluffy cream cheese frosting. Also included is the option for a thick and fluffy Eggnog Buttercream Frosting.

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