Description
Renee’s Pumpkin Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for the fall season. With a balanced pumpkin flavor and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s a delightful treat even for those who aren’t typically fans of pumpkin desserts.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup oil
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4 eggs, beaten
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups flour
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3 teaspoons milk
Instructions
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Prepare the Cake Batter:
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In a bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, oil, and beaten eggs. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and flour.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
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Bake the Cake:
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Pour the batter into a greased jelly roll or sheet cake pan.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely.
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Prepare the Frosting:
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In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and softened butter.
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Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
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Frost the Cake:
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Slice and serve.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 464
- Sugar: 42.7g
- Fat: 24.8g
- Carbohydrates: 58.4g
- Protein: 2.8g
