How To Make A Killer Pumpkin Cake – Try Some Truly Terrific Toppings

When you think of pumpkin cake, you probably think of the fall months. And, while it is true that pumpkin cake is especially popular during Autumn, it’s also true that you can whip up a delicious pumpkin cake any time of year.

And, what’s even better is that, contrary to popular belief, pumpkin cake is not hard to make at all. In fact, we’ve got a very easy recipe that you can try right here and ready to go.

Gather Your Ingredients for Easier Prep

To get started, you will first want to gather your ingredients. It’s a good idea to go ahead and pre-measure everything so that preparation will be a breeze.

    Get started by gathering together:

• 2 cups flour
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 can pumpkin pie filling
• 3 eggs

Once you have your ingredients assembled, go ahead and preheat your oven to 250 degrees. From there, grease a medium-size baking pan and grab a bowl to start prepping your ingredients.

You’ll want to begin by placing your flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon into the bowl and whisking together. Once thoroughly blended, add in your eggs, your oil, and the pumpkin, stirring fully as you go.

Now, you’re ready to transfer the mixture to your baking dish. Cook for forty minutes. If you like your pumpkin cake plain, you’re ready to enjoy the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven and cools. However, you may like to add some “extras” if you’re up to a bit more of a challenge.

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Add Some Ready-Made Frosting for Extra Flavor

If you would like a little extra “oomph” to your pumpkin cake, consider adding some frosting on the top.

You can buy any frosting your heart (and your tastebuds) desire at the local grocery store. With that said, though, keep in mind that cream cheese frosting is a traditional accompaniment to pumpkin cake.

If you’re not big on cream cheese frosting, you can do chocolate, vanilla, or anything else you like. It can also be fun to experiment with different frosting flavors to find the taste that most delights you and those you may be serving the cake to.

In fact, if you’re not sure which frosting your guests would prefer, consider having several options on hand. That way, everyone can have his cake the way he likes it, and all you have to do is buy an extra jar of frosting here and there.

If You’re Up to a Challenge, Whip up Frosting from Scratch

While it is definitely easy to just buy a jar of frosting and call it a day, some people prefer a more personal, homemade approach. If you fall into this category, then you could try making your frosting from scratch.

And, while virtually any frosting can be made from scratch, cream cheese frosting really is the frosting of choice for pumpkin cake. Plus, it’s super easy to make.

If you’d like to try it yourself, start by gathering these ingredients:​

• 8 ounces of cream cheese (a standard package). You can opt for reduced-fat if preferred
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 1 cup of sugar

Once you have your ingredients together, making the frosting itself is incredibly easy. You simply need to toss all of your ingredients into a bowl and whisk until fluffy. The fluffy mixture will serve as your delicious, decadent frosting.

Try Some Popular and Truly Terrific Toppings

No matter what type of frosting you go for or whether you forego toppings altogether, many people like to add various toppings to their pumpkin cake.

If you’re serving guests or if you just like to try all of your options, it’s not a bad idea to have several topping possibilities on hand.

Some common and utterly delicious choices for pumpkin cake topping include:

• Walnuts
• Almonds
• Raisins
• M&Ms
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter

While all of these may not sound appetizing to you, you never know what someone will like, so it’s never a bad idea to offer several different choices.

Try Serving Your Cake with a Hot Beverage

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As a final note, it has to be mentioned that there is just something about pumpkin cake and hot beverages that go together perfectly. Something about that sweet and spicy pumpkin combo just begs for it to be paired with a warm drink

So, to please everyone, consider serving your cake with your favorite hot beverage. Whether that’s coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or anything in between, everyone is sure to love your baking creation even more when you pair it up with a warm drink.