Michelle's Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with Michelle's Spiced Pumpkin Cake! This family favorite is moist, perfectly spiced, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting (recipe included!). A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving, autumn gatherings, or any chilly evening.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 472.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Michelle's Pumpkin Cake

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How to Make Michelle's Pumpkin Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the pumpkin puree.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 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. **Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:** Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  10. Stir in vanilla extract.
  11. Frost the cooled cake and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

162g

Fat

40g

Carbs

20g

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