Delicious and Moist Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm and cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Spice Cake. This easy-to-make cake is incredibly moist and bursting with the perfect blend of pumpkin and spices. Topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, this cake is a crowd-pleaser for any autumn gathering. Get ready to enjoy a slice of pumpkin perfection!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Mix in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated after each addition.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
11. Slice and serve the delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake. Enjoy!

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