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A rich, frosted pumpkin cake with a creamy orange frosting topped with fall spices.

Frosted Pumpkin Cake

A moist and flavorful pumpkin cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Wet ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting ingredients
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, beat sugars and oil, then add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Pour into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Cool completely, then beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla to make frosting.
  5. Spread frosting over cooled cake, cut into squares, and serve.

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting for best results.