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pumpkin spice cake

A moist and flavorful pumpkin spice cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall festivities.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  6. To prepare the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and serve.

Notes

This pumpkin spice cake is perfect for fall gatherings and makes a delicious dessert for any occasion.