How To Make Pumpkin Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- frosting ingredients:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make the frosting:
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 83mg
- Sodium : 269mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 52g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 38g
- Protein : 4g
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