Pumpkin Layer Cake Recipe

Nov 30, 2023

The cream cheese frosting is a dream!

I use canned pumpkin puree all the time—in pancakes, smoothies, muffins, cream pie... and in this delicious layered cake! You can make your own pumpkin puree if you're feeling ambitious, but canned keeps things easy peasy. I love a sheet cake, but this two-layer stunner is perfect for a special occasion.

Cooking spray

all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

baking soda

pumpkin pie spice

kosher salt

granulated sugar

packed light brown sugar

vegetable oil

large eggs, at room temperature

vanilla extract

(15-oz.) can pure pumpkin puree

(8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened

salted butter, softened

vanilla extract

powdered sugar

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