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pumpkin spice cake

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

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large 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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 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. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Spread frosting over cooled cake evenly. Slice and serve.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with cinnamon or pumpkin seeds for extra texture and flavor.