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The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Cake

A cozy fall delight filled with warm spices and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup streusel topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, combine all wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer batter to prepared baking pan and add streusel topping if desired.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While the cake cools, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Once the cake is cool, frost generously with cream cheese frosting.
  9. Slice and serve.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for best results.

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