The Essence of Fall in Every Bite!

Pumpkin Cake: The Essence of Fall in Every Bite!

Summary:

Celebrate the flavors of fall with this irresistible Pumpkin Cake: The Essence of Fall in Every Bite! This moist, spiced cake brings together the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the rich, earthy flavor of pumpkin. Topped with a luxurious cream cheese frosting, this dessert is perfect for any occasion from cozy family gatherings to festive Thanksgiving dinners. Whether you’re baking it as a layered cake or in a sheet pan for easy servings, this pumpkin cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite. It’s a simple yet elegant treat that captures the very essence of fall with every bite!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Total Time: 45-50 minutes (including cooling)

Servings: 12 servings

Calories per Serving: 320 kcal (approx.)

Courses: Dessert

Cuisines: American

Ingredients:

For the Pumpkin Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• ½ cup buttermilk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin Cake

1. Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. This will ensure all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed and help the cake rise properly.

3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy. You can use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer at medium speed. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

4. Add the pumpkin and buttermilk: Add the pumpkin puree and buttermilk to the wet mixture. Mix until smooth and combined. The pumpkin puree will give the cake its moisture, and the buttermilk will add tenderness to the crumb.