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Close-up side view of a moist pumpkin cake topped with cream cheese frosting and walnuts.
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Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful pumpkin cake perfect for fall gatherings. Easy to make with simple ingredients and a delicious cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Cake ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar ((packed))
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree ((1 can))
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Frosting ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese ((softened))
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter ((softened))
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4-1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  • Mix wet ingredients and sugars, then add dry ingredients and pumpkin puree. Pour into pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool, then spread cream cheese frosting on top.
  • Top with chopped walnuts or pecans before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh pumpkin puree and softened cream cheese.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin