Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese and Streusel Topping. This moist and delectable fall dessert perfectly combines the rich essence of pumpkin spice with a creamy, luscious frosting and a crunchy streusel topping. Ideal for Thanksgiving celebrations or cozy family gatherings, this cake promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whip up this easy-to-follow recipe, and enjoy a slice of autumn on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix vegetable oil and sugar until well combined. Add eggs one by one, then stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- For the cream cheese layer, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Prepare streusel by mixing brown sugar, white sugar, butter, flour, and spices until crumbly.
- Layer half the batter in a greased pan, spread cream cheese mixture on top, pour remaining batter gently over it, and sprinkle with streusel.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg