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Flawless Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Create a show-stopping Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect centerpiece for your fall gatherings. This recipe is designed for joy and celebration in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and buttermilk.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pumpkin and buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  12. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

  • Ensure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for the creamiest frosting.
  • Using pumpkin puree, not pie filling, is key for the best pumpkin flavor.
  • Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined for a tender cake.
  • This cake is best served at room temperature.

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