Delicious and Moist Pumpkin Cake Recipe

This pumpkin cake recipe is the perfect dessert for autumn! It is incredibly moist and filled with warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. Topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to impress. It is easy to make and will be a hit at any fall gathering. The combination of moist cake and creamy frosting is absolutely irresistible. Get ready to indulge in a slice of pumpkin heaven!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• For the cream cheese frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
11. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
12. Slice and serve the pumpkin cake, and enjoy!

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