Pumpkin Cake

This easy and delicious Pumpkin Cake could be my favorite cake of the season with its perfect texture, blend of spices, and smooth cream cheese frosting. 

It’s a real shame that Pumpkin season isn’t a year-round thing because I have way to many favorite pumpkin recipes to make in too short of time! Be sure to try my Pumpkin Roll and Pumpkin Pancakes.

A slice of pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting, on a plate.

This is my all time favorite pumpkin cake recipe, and it can be adapted to make cupcakes, or even a 2 layer cake. It’s easy to make and tastes amazing!

How to make Pumpkin Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl combine sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Four process photos for making the batter for pumpkin cake and pouring it into a baking dish.

  • For the Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, mixing well for 2-3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and cinnamon.

Two process photos of frosting being smoothed over a pumpkin cake, then the cake cut into squares.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

The cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge (covered well) for 2-3 days.

Freezing Instructions: Frosted Pumpkin Cake freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.

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Pumpkin Cake

This easy and delicious Pumpkin Cake could be my favorite cake of the season with its perfect texture, blend of spices, and smooth cream cheese frosting. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 488kcal

Ingredients

Pumpkin Cake:

  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 1 cup oil , vegetable of canola
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/4 cup butter , room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add powdered sugar, mixing well for 2-3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and cinnamon.  

Notes

Make-ahead and Storing Instructions: The cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge (covered well) for 2-3 days.
Freezing Instructions: Frosted Pumpkin Cake freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
Pumpkin Cupcakes
2-layer cake: Pour batter evenly into two 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 5454IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg
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I originally shared this recipe September 2015. Updated October 2020.

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