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slice of the best pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting

How to Make the Best Pumpkin Cake

Moist pumpkin cake with warm spices and creamy frosting. This easy sheet cake delivers rich pumpkin flavor and soft texture.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 slices 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger powder1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 tablespoon orange zest15 ounce pumpkin puree1/2 cup unsalted butter8 ounce cream cheese3 to 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon whipping cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.

2. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. In another bowl mix oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, orange zest and pumpkin puree.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

5. Spread batter into prepared pan.

6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Allow cake to cool completely.

8. Beat butter until smooth and add cream cheese.

9. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth.

10. Add whipping cream if frosting needs thinning.

11. Spread frosting over cooled cake and slice.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling.

Cake can be made one day ahead and stored covered.

Store leftovers in refrigerator up to four days.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 502
  • Sugar: 46g
  • Sodium: 258mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 61g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg