Get ready to embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful pumpkin cake topped with luscious whipped cinnamon frosting! It’s the perfect treat for any autumn gathering! 🎃🍰🍂
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
For the cake:
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
6. While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
7. Once the cake is cool, spread the whipped cinnamon frosting evenly over the top.
8. Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious pumpkin cake! 😍🍽️
Don’t forget to share your autumn creations! Happy baking! 🎉