Pumpkin W/ Chi Frosting & Streusel Recipe
A seasonal dessert with rich flavors.
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Ingredients
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Pumpkin Cake
Cream Cheese Frosting
Streusel Topping
Method
Pumpkin Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting Preparation
- 7
Beat the Frosting Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Frost the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
Streusel Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Streusel
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and rolled oats. Cut in the unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 10
Add the Streusel
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the frosted cake.
- 11
Final Baking
Place the cake back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the streusel is golden brown.