Ingredients
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For the Pumpkin Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Creamy Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (as needed for texture)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
- Slice and serve.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Calories: 290
- Net Carbs: 38g
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 4g