Moist Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate autumn dessert—Moist Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This heavenly cake is packed with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, perfectly complementing the rich pumpkin puree that makes every bite incredibly tender and moist. Topped with a silky cream cheese frosting made from scratch, this cake strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and comforting. It's easy to make in just an hour and serves as the perfect centerpiece for any gathering, whether it's a cozy family dinner or a festive fall celebration. Plus, with its beautiful golden color and creamy topping, it's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Don't miss out on this must-try recipe, perfect for pumpkin lovers and anyone craving the essence of autumn!

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Beat in the pumpkin puree until combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Step 8

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until creamy and smooth.

Step 12

Beat in the vanilla extract until combined.

Step 13

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

Step 14

Cut into slices and serve. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1745.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5857.2

Total Fat 293.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 176.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 1155.6mg	0%
Sodium 4360.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 768.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 554.9g
Protein 60.9g	0%

Vitamin D 194.0IU	0%
Calcium 696.1mg	0%
Iron 18.3mg	0%
Potassium 1514.7mg	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: 44.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 51.6%