Pumpkin Cake
Servings: 20 Slices
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 15 ounces canned pumpkin purée
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese softened
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk optional to thin out frosting
Instructions
To Make the Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Set aside.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, oil and eggs. Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients, and whisk to combine.4 large eggs, 1 cup canola or vegetable oil, 15 ounces canned pumpkin purée
- Transfer the batter to the cake pan. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
To Make the Cream Cheese Frosting
- Use a hand mixer to combine the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour milk (if using) a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.2 cups powdered sugar, 8 ounces block-style cream cheese, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- Use a spatula to apply the frosting to the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
- See post for storage options, tips, variations, and FAQs.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Cake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
254
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
143
mg
6
%
Potassium
137
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
3651
IU
73
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
