Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 16 ounces pumpkin puree (not pie filling, just pumpkin); 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 lb confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

16 ounces pumpkin puree (not pie filling, just pumpkin)
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lb confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Beat pumpkin, sugar, oil and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
3
Add eggs and mix well.
4
Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to pumpkin mixture, beating until well blended.
5
Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan/dish.
6
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center tests done.
7
Cool completely before frosting.
8
For the frosting:.
9
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth.
10
Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
11
Frost cake.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pumpkin puree (not pie filling, just pumpkin), 1 cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs, beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Cake

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