Recipe: Pumpkin Cake ๐๐ฐ
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this scrumptious Pumpkin Cake recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for dessert or a special treat any time of the year!
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup eggs (approximately 4 large eggs)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 3430.8
- Fat: 229g
- Saturated Fat: 48.7g
- Cholesterol: 507mg
- Sodium: 2167.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 318.1g
- Fiber: 9.9g
- Sugar: 207.7g
- Protein: 38.5g
Yield:
Makes 2 eight-inch cake pans
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300ยฐF (150ยฐC). Grease and flour two eight-inch cake pans.
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Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the plain flour, sugar, pumpkin puree, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
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Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla flavoring to the batter, and mix until smooth and creamy.
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Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare Icing: While the cakes are baking, prepare the icing. In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, softened butter, and vanilla flavoring until smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped pecans.
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Cool Cakes: Once the cakes are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans on a wire rack.
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Ice the Cake: Once the cakes are cooled, carefully remove them from the pans. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of icing on top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining icing over the top and sides of the cake.
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Serve: Slice the cake and serve it to your delighted guests! Enjoy the moist and flavorful pumpkin goodness with every bite.
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Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Enjoy: Serve this delicious Pumpkin Cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea for the perfect ending to any meal. Share the love and savor the taste of autumn with every mouthful!
This Pumpkin Cake recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household, bringing warmth and comfort with each slice. Happy baking! ๐๐ฐ
