Name: Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 16 slices
Cuisine: American

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting cover

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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Pumpkin Cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease and line two 9" cake pans with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice. Set aside.

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil.

Then, whisk in the eggs and vanilla, and lastly the pumpkin purée.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk until fully combined and smooth.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth out the top.

Bake the cake layers for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the cake starts pulling away from the sides of the pan.

Immediately turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese on high speed until smooth.

Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar and mix on low speed until fully combined. Once all of the powdered sugar is added, continue beating on low speed until no more lumps or pockets of air remain and the frosting is smooth.

Assemble

Use a serrated knife to cut the two cakes in half to get four layers.

Secure the first cake layer on the cake stand with a small amount of frosting on the bottom. Using an offset spatula, spread on an even layer of frosting, then place the second cake layer on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.

Spread an even layer (or crumb coat) of frosting along the top and outside of the cake, then place in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes.

Take the cake out of the fridge and spread a thicker layer of frosting on the cake. Use the remaining frosting to pipe along the top and bottom of the cake, if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Ingredients for Optimal Mixing 🌡️
Bring cream cheese, butter, and eggs to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth, lump-free frosting and evenly incorporated cake batter that bakes uniformly.
Bloom Your Leavening Agents 🧪
Mix baking soda and baking powder with your dry ingredients and let sit for 2-3 minutes before adding wet ingredients to activate them for superior rise and texture.
Use Pumpkin Purée, Not Pumpkin Pie Filling 🎃
Always use pure pumpkin purée rather than pre-spiced pie filling to control the spice intensity and prevent excess sugar from making the cake overly sweet or dense.
Cool Cakes Completely Before Frosting ❄️
Allow each cake layer to cool to room temperature on wire racks before frosting to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting and sliding off the layers.
Chill Frosted Cake Between Layers 🧊
Refrigerate the frosted cake for 15-20 minutes between adding each layer to allow the frosting to set and provide a stable base for the next layer, ensuring even stacking.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.