Best 4 Best Moist Pumpkin Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a recipe to create a perfectly moist and delicious pumpkin cake? This article will provide you with the best recipe for baking an unforgettable moist pumpkin cake. This classic fall treat is simple to make and packed with flavor. With a few pantry staples and some fresh pumpkin, you can whip up a moist, flavorful cake that will be a hit at any gathering. The key to a moist pumpkin cake lies in the combination of ingredients and the technique used during baking. So, let's get started on creating a moist pumpkin cake that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN CAKE III



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Delicious pumpkin spice cake baked in a sheet pan. Very moist and great for potlucks. When cool, top with your favorite cream cheese frosting.

Provided by SUE CASE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups canned pumpkin
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine sugar and oil. Blend in vanilla and pumpkin, then beat in eggs one at a time. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in nuts. Spread batter into prepared 12x18 inch pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 404.1 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

INCREDIBLY MOIST PUMPKIN-SPICE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Incredibly Moist Pumpkin-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Fall in love with the irresistible flavors of pumpkin spice! This easy pumpkin spice cake is brimming with a cozy, comfortable taste that gets even better by covering it with heaps of cream cheese frosting. There is lots to love here: from a moist sponge cake that's packed with spice, all the way to a topping that will give any cherry on top a run for its money.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
2/3 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms only of three 9-inch round cake pans with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on high speed 2 minutes. Divide batter equally among pans. Bake 24 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.
  • Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate; spread about 3/4 cup frosting over top to within about 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second cake layer, rounded side up; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with third layer, rounded side up. Spread thin layer of frosting on side of cake. Spread remaining frosting on side and top of cake. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 0 g

MOIST PUMPKIN TUBE CAKE



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This pumpkin cake recipe is perfect for fall. As it bakes, the aroma fills the house with a spicy scent. -Virginia Loew, Leesburg, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves; add to egg mixture alternately with pumpkin, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack. Remove pan and cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MOIST PUMPKIN POUND CAKE



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The butter-rum sauce is a delicious complement to this pretty pumpkin cake.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/4 cups shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped pecans
SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, allspice and ginger; add to the creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in pecans., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter and extract. Serve warm with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée for the best flavor and texture. You can make your own purée by roasting and blending a sugar pumpkin, or you can use canned purée.
  • Use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour for a lighter, more tender crumb.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake lighter and more moist.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the pumpkin purée, spices, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

Conclusion:

Moist pumpkin cake is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist crumb, sweet pumpkin flavor, and cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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