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Autumn Spiced Cake with Creamy Frosting

Autumn Spiced Cake with Creamy Frosting

3.60 from 5 votes
A moist and flavorful autumn spiced cake packed with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, topped with a rich and creamy frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy dessert at home.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots lightly packed
Creamy Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Method
 

Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in grated carrots.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and salt until fully combined and fluffy.
  4. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For best flavor, let cake come to room temperature before serving. You can also add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture.