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Fall Baking

A delightful pumpkin cake perfect for celebrating the flavors of fall, featuring warm spices and a creamy frosting.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin cake, fall baking, autumn dessert, seasonal recipes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cream cheese for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g