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Pumpkin Spice Cake: A Cozy Fall Delight Recipe!

Pumpkin Spice Cake
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A cozy and moist Pumpkin Spice Cake perfect for fall celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • Mini pumpkins (for decoration)
  • Extra frosting (for decoration)
  • Caramel sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch pans.
  2. Whisk flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. In another bowl, beat vegetable oil and light brown sugar together. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool fully.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy.
  8. Add vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix until fluffy and smooth.
  9. Assemble the cake by frosting between layers and lightly on the outside.
  10. Pipe decorative swirls, place mini pumpkins on top, and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
  • Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/pumpkin-spice-cake-cozy-fall-recipe/