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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful pumpkin cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • ¾ cup melted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs eggs
  • 15 ounces pumpkin (canned pumpkin)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix melted butter and sugars, add eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately, then mix into wet ingredients. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake for 60 minutes, test with a toothpick. Cool before frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stream in cream and beat until fluffy. Spread on cooled cake.
  • Optional: sprinkle with toasted pecans or walnuts. Slice and serve.

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting for best results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin