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A two-layer pumpkin dream cake with thick white cream cheese frosting on a wooden cake stand.

Pumpkin Dream Cake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp sal t
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large egg s
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a medium bowl.
  • Cream 1 cup butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and pumpkin puree.
  • Incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Divide batter between pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool cakes completely on wire racks.
  • Beat cream cheese and 0.5 cup butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Assemble by frosting between layers and across the top and sides of the cake.