Gluten-Free Moist Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in the ultimate autumnal treat with this Gluten-Free Moist Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting—a perfect balance of cozy spices and velvety richness. This easy-to-make dessert combines tender pumpkin cake, infused with warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, with a lusciously smooth cream cheese frosting that’s just the right amount of tangy and sweet. Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour, it’s the ideal dessert for those seeking a gluten-free option without compromising on texture or flavor. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 12, this showstopping cake is perfect for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply indulging your pumpkin cravings. Its moist crumb and creamy topping will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Pumpkin puree
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined and no flour pockets remain.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 8

While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until well combined and smooth. Add the milk and mix until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.

Step 10

Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

Step 11

Slice and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1790.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5892.2

Total Fat 308.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 70.1g
Cholesterol 1077.4mg	0%
Sodium 4395.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 777.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 529.0g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 136.0IU	0%
Calcium 612.1mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1392.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 51.2%