Pumpkin Cake With Nutella Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible moist pumpkin cake, bursting with warm autumn spices and topped with a rich, creamy Nutella frosting. This recipe, adapted from a Facebook favorite, delivers the perfect blend of pumpkin spice and chocolate hazelnut goodness. Easily adaptable to different pan sizes (see helpful link for substitutions: [http://www.joyofbaking.com/pansizes.html](http://www.joyofbaking.com/pansizes.html)). Get ready for the ultimate fall dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 540.7 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Cake With Nutella Frosting

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How to Make Pumpkin Cake With Nutella Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Nutella, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 2 cups powdered sugar.
  11. Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of milk or cream, mixing until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. Add more powdered sugar if needed to thicken.
  12. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

212g

Fat

61g

Carbs

25g

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