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Moist Layered Pumpkin Cake

A delicious three-layered pumpkin cake topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Thanksgiving
Keyword Moist Layered Pumpkin Cake
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Equipment

  • Three 9-inch round cake pans
  • One 10-inch round cake board
  • Cake leveler
  • Angled spatula
  • Piping bag with star tip

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Cake Layers:

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the cake pans with non-stick baking spray.
  • In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Mix together the vanilla and canola oil until well combined.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, ensuring the sides of the bowl are scraped after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
  • Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until a uniform batter forms.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick emerges clean.
  • Allow the cake layers to cool completely. Once cooled, use the cake leveler to remove any domes.

Directions for the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a stand mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth.
  • Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar.
  • Blend in the cinnamon and vanilla extract until the frosting forms stiff peaks.

Cake Assembly:

  • Place the first layer of cake onto the cake board.
  • Spread approximately 1 cup of frosting evenly over the cake layer.
  • Position the second layer atop the frosted first layer, and spread another cup of frosting.
  • Top with the third layer.
  • Transfer 1 cup of frosting into the piping bag. Reserve.
  • Utilizing the remaining frosting, coat the entire cake.
  • Garnish the cake's top with piped frosting dollops using the reserved mixture in the piping bag.
  • Serve the cake sliced and savor its rich flavors. Enjoy!