Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, and eggs on medium-high speed until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla on medium-high speed until smooth (2–4 minutes).
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Top with chopped pecans or garnish with candy pumpkins if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Walnuts can be used instead of pecans, or omit nuts entirely.
- This recipe can be made in a 9x13-inch pan, but the cake will be thicker and may require additional baking time.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding frosting to prevent it from melting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 429
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 237mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg
