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January 26, 2026
This Pumpkin Cake is delightfully moist, filled with the perfect blend of comforting spices, and topped with velvety cream cheese frosting!











Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
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- Moisture Magic 💧Use room temperature pumpkin purée and sour cream to ensure a supremely moist cake with even texture and consistent rise.
- Spice Blending Technique 🌶️Toast your ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice) in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds before adding to batter to intensify their aromatic qualities and depth of flavor.
- Cream Cheese Frosting Pro Tip 🧈Ensure cream cheese and butter are exactly room temperature and beat until completely smooth to prevent a lumpy or grainy frosting texture.
- Perfect Cake Release 🍰Line cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with neutral oil, then dust with flour to guarantee a clean, seamless cake release.
- Cooling Technique ❄️Allow cake to cool completely in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to prevent condensation and maintain the ideal cake texture.
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Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
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Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergen Analysis
Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Treenuts Free
Peanuts Free
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