Pumpkin Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: A Cozy Delight
A delicious and comforting pumpkin cake topped with rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for autumn.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cake, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Autumn Desserts