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pumpkin layer cake
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Mini Pumpkin Layer Cake

Mini Pumpkin Layer Cake - the cutest pumpkin cake recipe ever! Layers of pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting, perfect dessert for holidays.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Baking Recipes
Cuisine: Cake
Keyword: pumpkin layer cake
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 770kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/8 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/8 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup whole milk

Frosting:

  • 8 oz (226 g) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a half sheet pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Whisk together and set aside.
  • Fit your stand mixer with a paddle and beat the eggs and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the oil and pumpkin, beat until well combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients in 3 batches, alternating with milk. Do not over mix.
  • Pour the batter into the sheet pan and use an off-set spatula to evenly spread it throughout the pan. (This batter pretty much stays where you put it, so if it is spread unevenly, it will likely bake that way.)
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is golden and cooked. Do not over bake. Let cool. Place a sheet of parchment paper on the countertop and carefully flip the cake onto it. Peel off the parchment paper and use a 3-inch (7cm) cutter to cut into rounds. Break the remaining cake (using your hands) into crumbs. The crumbs will be used as the topping.
  • Whip the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and the powdered sugar.
  • Place one cake round on a piece of parchment and spread 2 tablespoons of the frosting on top. Repeat with 2 or 3 more layers. Top with cake crumbs and serve immediately

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 770kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 577mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 81g