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A moist 9x13 Christmas spice pumpkin cake topped with thick white cream cheese frosting and orange zest.

Christmas Spice Pumpkin Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg s
  • 15 ounces pumpkin purée
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in pumpkin purée and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and orange zest, beating until light and fluffy.
  • Spread frosting over the cooled cake before serving.