Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake

Part of: Fall baking

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree (, canned or homemade)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar (, packed)
  • 1 cup oil (, vegetable or canola)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup butter (, room temperature)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (, room temperature)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla.
  3. In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients to bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, mixing well for 2-3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and cinnamon.  
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