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Pumpkin Layer Cake: Indulgent Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Layer Cake with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Delight in this moist pumpkin layer cake topped with a rich brown sugar and cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, blend the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. For the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  9. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and cinnamon, mixing until smooth.
  10. Once the cakes are cooled, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and then frost the top and sides of the cake.
  11. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree instead of canned.
  • Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for better frosting application.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Layer Cake, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese Frosting

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