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Moist Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 Amazing Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Bake a wonderfully moist pumpkin spice cake with a rich cream cheese frosting. This recipe is perfect for fall baking, bringing warmth and sweetness to your kitchen. Eva shares this delightful creation from Flavor Zine.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (optional, for thinning)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake cools, make the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

  • Ensure your pumpkin puree is not pumpkin pie filling, which contains added sugar and spices.
  • For extra spice, you can add a pinch of cardamom to the dry ingredients.
  • If you prefer a thicker frosting, use less milk or more powdered sugar.

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