Too Cool for School Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delicious and moist pumpkin spice cake. This recipe combines the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with the rich, smooth taste of pumpkin. The cake is incredibly moist and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any autumn gathering or as a special treat for yourself.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your 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.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared 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. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
11. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
12. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
13. Slice and serve the delicious pumpkin spice cake to enjoy!

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