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Gooey Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Gooey Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect cozy dessert for autumn, combining warm spices and creamy frosting for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  5. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and pour the batter in.
  6. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix until creamy.
  3. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.

Notes

Feel free to add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Swapping cream cheese frosting with chocolate ganache is also a great option!