Description
This Pumpkin Bundt Cake with a luscious Cream Cheese Glaze is the ultimate fall dessert! Moist, spiced pumpkin cake topped with a smooth and creamy glaze will satisfy your pumpkin cravings. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy family dinners, or just a sweet treat with a cup of coffee.
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Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to reach desired consistency)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bundt Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan to ensure the cake comes out easily.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
- While the cake is cooling, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. It should be pourable but thick enough to stay on the cake.
Step 3: Glaze the Cake
- Once the cake has completely cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t Overmix the Batter – Mix until just combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Cool Completely – Let the cake cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Optional Spices – Feel free to add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Cuisine: American