How to Make Pumpkin Layer Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, pumpkin becomes the undeniable flavor of the season. Whether it's in a cozy latte or a classic pie, the warm and earthy taste of pumpkin is a beloved staple of fall. One of the best ways to enjoy this seasonal favorite is in the form of a delicious Pumpkin Layer Cake. This recipe brings together the rich, spiced flavor of pumpkin with a luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a decadent dessert that is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup toasted slivered almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 6-inch layer cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 6-inch round springform pans.
  • Combine sugar, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, and ginger into a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in pumpkin until well blended. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake layer comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Turn out onto wire racks to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Cut rounded tops off of cooled cakes with a large, serrated bread knife so they are flat and even.
  • Combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Whip until there are absolutely no lumps; this may take up to 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Place 1 tier of cake onto a serving plate. Frost the top liberally; place second tier on top. Generously frost the entire cake. Stick almonds gently by the handful onto the sides of the cake.
  • Nutrition

    947 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 714mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 116g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 91g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 247mg