Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake
A delightful cake spiced with pumpkin, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by whipping the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
- Frost the top of the cooled cake generously with the cream cheese frosting.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious pumpkin spice cake!
Notes
Consider adding walnuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.
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