Incredibly Moist Pumpkin-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Health score
2%
Incredibly Moist Pumpkin-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
110 min.
16
537kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with our Incredibly Moist Pumpkin-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its rich pumpkin flavor and a hint of spice, this cake captures the essence of autumn in every bite.

What sets this cake apart is its incredible moisture, thanks to the combination of pumpkin and sour cream, ensuring that each slice is tender and flavorful. The cream cheese frosting adds a luscious, tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the spiced cake layers. Whether you're hosting a festive dinner or looking for a cozy treat to enjoy at home, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.

With a preparation time of just 110 minutes, you can easily whip up this show-stopping dessert. The recipe yields 16 generous servings, making it ideal for sharing. Plus, the beautiful three-layer presentation will make it the centerpiece of any dessert table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a cake that not only tastes amazing but also fills your kitchen with the delightful aroma of pumpkin spice. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 15 oz pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.7 cup granulated sugar 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • box spice cake mix 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms only of three 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on high speed 2 minutes. Divide batter equally among pans.
  3. Bake 24 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.
  5. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate; spread about 3/4 cup frosting over top to within about 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third layer, rounded side up.
  6. Spread thin layer of frosting on side of cake.
  7. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories537kcal
Protein3.64%
Fat38.88%
Carbs57.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.19
Glycemic Load
6.24
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
9.3134782936262%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:536.83kcal
26.84%
Fat:23.67g
36.41%
Saturated Fat:10.21g
63.79%
Carbohydrates:78.71g
26.24%
Net Carbohydrates:75.96g
27.62%
Sugar:61.33g
68.14%
Cholesterol:80.01mg
26.67%
Sodium:397.52mg
17.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.99g
9.98%
Vitamin A:2765.01IU
55.3%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.74%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.26%
Phosphorus:141.59mg
14.16%
Iron:2.06mg
11.42%
Fiber:2.76g
11.02%
Vitamin K:11.37µg
10.83%
Selenium:7.27µg
10.39%
Folate:33.9µg
8.47%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.41%
Calcium:80.13mg
8.01%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.28%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.97%
Potassium:207.22mg
5.92%
Copper:0.12mg
5.76%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.82%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.61%
Magnesium:15.5mg
3.87%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.3%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.94%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Vitamin C:1.04mg
1.26%