How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no denying that fall is the season for all things pumpkin. From lattes to pies, this versatile and flavorful ingredient is a staple in many autumn recipes. If you're looking for a delicious dessert to celebrate the season, look no further than this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.

This recipe is the perfect way to bring the warm and cozy flavors of fall into your kitchen. The cake itself is moist, tender, and filled with the spices that are synonymous wi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Make cake: Whisk together pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl until combined. Mix together cake mix, eggs, and oil in a separate large bowl until smooth. Fold pumpkin mixture and vanilla into egg mixture until combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Make frosting: Beat together cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    503 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 435mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 88mg