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Pumpkin Quake Cake

Pumpkin Quake Cake

300kcal
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total 1 hour 35 minutes
Delight in the warmth of Pumpkin Quake Cake, a seasonal treasure filled with cream cheese and spices.
Servings 12 slices
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 te teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. Mix the sugars and oil in a large bowl until well blended and smooth.
  4. Incorporate the wet ingredients: add the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Beat the cream cheese mixture until silky smooth, combining cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  7. Layer half of the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan, and spread it evenly.
  8. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin batter, spreading it gently.
  9. Pour the second half of the pumpkin batter over the cream cheese layer, spreading evenly.
  10. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Cool the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving1sliceCalories300kcalCarbohydrates45gProtein3gFat13gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol50mgSodium250mgPotassium200mgFiber1gSugar25gVitamin A3000IUVitamin C1mgCalcium40mgIron1mg

Notes

Optional: Pair with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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