Here’s a simple one-bowl recipe for a delicious pumpkin cake:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 4 large eggs
– 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese frosting:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
– Chopped pecans or walnuts
– Ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well.
- Add the vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and continue beating until well incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake using a spatula or a butter knife.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts and a dash of ground cinnamon on top of the frosting for extra flavor and decoration.
- Slice and serve! Enjoy your delicious homemade pumpkin cake!
Note: You can also bake this recipe in two 9-inch round cake pans for a layered cake. Adjust the baking time accordingly (around 25-30 minutes) and frost the cake layers with the cream cheese frosting before stacking them.
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