PUMPKIN CAKE - How to make Moist PUMPKIN CAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Recipe

A perfect PUMPKIN CAKE with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING to ENJOY for dessert, or NOT, during these chilly Fall days!! Makes an 11" by 13" cake, or 24 cupcakes!! Take to an office party, family reunion, etc., or keep for yourself!! Recipe below by clicking on READ MORE...

PUMPKIN CAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Grease and flour, or spray, an 11" by 13" baking pan. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup canola, or vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 (15 ounce) 100% Pure Pumpkin (in the can)

1. In a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl add pumpkin, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well mixed.
3. Pour dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
4. Pour cake batter into prepare baking pan.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes (for cupcakes 20-25 minutes), or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool cake on a wire rack. Completely COOL, about 1 hour.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

• 1 (8-ounce) block full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. In a large bowl add sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixture; beat on high-speed until light and fluffy.
2. Spread cream cheese frosting on top of cooled cake.

TIPS: Store cake in an airtight container (in the refrigerator) for up to 4 days. Freeze in airtight wrapping plastic/foil for up to 3 months.

~~ENJOY your PUMPKIN CAKE W/ CREAM CHEESE FROSTING~~