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Pumpkin Spice Cake: Fall’s 40-Year Memory

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Fall’s Best Cake)
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This pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting is a warm hug in cake form. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 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
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together granulated sugar and vegetable oil.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  12. Stir in vanilla extract.
  13. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  14. 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.
  • Room temperature ingredients for frosting will yield the smoothest result.
  • Add a pinch of extra cinnamon to the frosting for more spice.

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