Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat: Louise Meadow's incredibly moist and delicious pumpkin cake! This recipe boasts a rich, creamy cream cheese frosting—with plenty leftover for cupcakes! Get ready for the most decadent pumpkin cake you've ever tasted. Perfect for Thanksgiving, autumn gatherings, or any time you crave a comforting slice of heaven.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 754 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salad Oil
  • Granulated Sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Nuts

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How to Make Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together 2 large eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the dry ingredients (from step 2) to the wet ingredients (from step 3) along with 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  8. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: Beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

290g

Fat

64g

Carbs

31g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake?

Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake?

Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake has approximately 754 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 61 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake?

The key ingredients for Louise Meadow's Wonderful Pumpkin Cake are Flour, Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Salt, Eggs, Salad Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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