Homemade Pumpkin Cake
A delightful, moist cake featuring rich pumpkin flavor and cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine the wet ingredients in a separate bowl: pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve and enjoy, optionally decorating with autumn-themed decorations.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation and a smoother frosting.