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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Looking for a cake that perfectly combines moist, spiced pumpkin flavors with the creamy goodness of cream cheese frosting? Look no further than this delightful Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 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
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans for easy release.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate, larger bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until it’s well integrated.
  • Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined—that perfect consistency is key!
  • Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans, smoothing the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool Cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Make the Frosting: While the cakes are cooling, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until the frosting is smooth.
  • Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting between the layers and generously on top and all around the sides.
  • Slice and Enjoy: Cut yourself a slice of this delicious creation, and enjoy every bite!