Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese and Candied Pecans Frosting: A Festive Delight

Celebrate the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Cake, topped with a luscious Cream Cheese and Candied Pecans Frosting. This recipe features a moist and flavorful pumpkin cake, spiced with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, creating a perfect harmony of autumnal flavors. The cake is then adorned with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, infused with the crunch and sweetness of candied pecans, adding a delightful texture contrast. Ideal for seasonal gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, or simply as a cozy treat on a chilly day, this pumpkin cake is sure to captivate your taste buds and bring a touch of warmth to any occasion.

Ingredients:

For the Pumpkin Cake:

• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
• 1 cup light brown sugar (200 g)
• ½ cup vegetable oil (100 g)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (200 g)
• 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour (200 g)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Frosting:

• 2 packages cream cheese, softened (450 g)
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar (400 g)
• 1 cup candied pecans, coarsely chopped (150 g)

Instructions:

1. Cake Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper.
2. Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and baking powder.
3. Creaming: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually drizzle in oil, then add eggs one at a time.
4. Batter Formation: Alternately add flour mixture and pumpkin puree to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour.
5. Baking: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely.
6. Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Fold in candied pecans.
7. Assembling the Cake: Spread frosting over the cooled cake.

This Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese and Candied Pecans Frosting is a delightful treat that embodies the essence of fall. Enjoy this delicious cake with friends and family, and don’t forget to bookmark our site for more heartwarming seasonal recipes!