Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie spice* 1 cup (240ml) canola or vegetable oil* 4 large eggs 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree* 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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Directions:Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. I always use this glass pan.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, pumpkin, and vanilla extract together until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a mixer or whisk until completely combined. Batter will be thick.
Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-36 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the cake is/are browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
Remove the cake from the oven and set the entire pan on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place the cake in the refrigerator to speed things up. |
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Cream Cheese Frosting |
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Ingredients: 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Directions:In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier. |
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Notes: First made for Elana's 45th birthday party on 11/11/23
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