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Easy Pumpkin Cake

Easy Pumpkin Cake with cinnamon cream cheese icing is a super simple sheet cake made from scratch. Great for fall gatherings and holidays.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake with cream cheese icing, fall desserts, pumpkin sheet cake, sheet cake
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 680kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Icing

  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Add butter, pumpkin and sugar to a mixing bowl and beat until combined.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beating until mixed in.
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Mix low speed until combined, raise to medium speed and beat 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a greased 13 x 18 inch rimmed baking sheet, spreading evenly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
  • Place on a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
  • For the icing: Combine softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar and cinnamon and mix on low and drizzle in milk. Raise to medium hight speed and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Spread onto cake in an even layer.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Store cake covered in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Notes

Adapted from The Novice Chef

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 490mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 80g