Comments on: Pumpkin Cake (BEST EVER!)

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:54:18 +0000

In reply to Kate P..

Thanks so much Kate! 🙂

By: Kate P.

Kate P. — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:27:51 +0000

Really Helpful! Thanks for the blog!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:08:56 +0000

In reply to Eny.

I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks you so much! 🙂

By: Eny

Eny — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:51:54 +0000

I have made this recipe twice now and both times it’s been a huge success!! The only changes I made was cut down sugar by half cup (white sugar) and the cream cheese frosting I used maple syrup as opposed to the powdered sugar,. Thanks so much for your recipe!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:53:34 +0000

In reply to Ali.

I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks Ali! 🙂

By: Ali

Ali — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 02:15:03 +0000

Sooo yummy. Very moist and perfect spices. Love the icing.

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:27:42 +0000

In reply to Kate.

I am so happy to hear this! Thanks Kate! 🙂

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 07:47:32 +0000

It really IS the best pumpkin cake recipe! Everyone loved it. Thank you so much for sharing.

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:14:23 +0000

In reply to Damaris Elkins.

So happy to hear you enjoyed this cake, thank you! 🙂 I haven’t personally tested this cake in a cupcake pan or mini bundt pan, so I’m really not sure, I wish I could be of more help!!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:12:09 +0000

In reply to Lisbeth.

So glad to hear that! Thank you Lisbeth 🙂

By: Lisbeth

Lisbeth — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 01:09:40 +0000

I made it twice this week it is sooo good thank you for the recipe!

By: Damaris Elkins

Damaris Elkins — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:06:15 +0000

I loved this cake!!! It was the best pumpkin cake ever! I have a 12 mini Bundt pan and wanted to make this exact recipe, I know you have a different one for cupcakes, but this one is a favorite! So is there anyway that could be done?

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:18:04 +0000

In reply to Ellie.

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much Ellie!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:29:04 +0000

Perfect blend of spices. Truly the best pumpkin cake ever! This is my new fall staple. Thank you!!

By: Ellie

Ellie — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:28:09 +0000

Perfect blend of spices. Truly is the best pumpkin cake ever! This is my new fall staple! Thank you!!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:20:34 +0000

In reply to Jan Bowersox.

Yay! So happy to hear that! Thank you Jan!

By: Jan Bowersox

Jan Bowersox — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 15:30:13 +0000

Wonderful recipe! I made them using gluten free all purpose flour. The batter made 12 regular cupcakes and 36 mini/bite size cupcakes! So moist and flavorful, the amount of spice is perfect! This will be our go to recipe!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:59:29 +0000

In reply to Charlene Grech.

I’d store in the fridge!

By: Charlene Grech

Charlene Grech — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:22:42 +0000

Shall I store in the fridge or outside since it have cream cheese?

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:56:30 +0000

In reply to Ericka Loyd.

I’m so happy to hear! Thanks Ericka! 🙂

By: Ericka Loyd

Ericka Loyd — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:09:29 +0000

Absolutely delicious! Made in mini Bundt cakes and square pans. Husband’s favorite! Thank you!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:15:14 +0000

In reply to Diane. I'd recommend making pumpkin bread instead!

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:09:29 +0000

Can I make this cake in a loaf pan?

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 14:09:30 +0000

In reply to Gail.

Just sent it!

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:16:17 +0000

Can you send me your best pumpkin bread recipe

By: Angie chavez

Angie chavez — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:33:55 +0000

Yes use Pamela’s

By: Angie chavez

Angie chavez — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 16:33:34 +0000

In reply to Maria.

Yes use Pamela’s

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 02:13:32 +0000

I added green apple slices . Amazing .

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:36:11 +0000

In reply to Nicole.

Thanks for sharing your results!! 🙂 So happy these turned out well and the crumb topping sounds delicious.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 03:36:55 +0000

In reply to Chelsea Lords.

Ok, so I ended up doing it and it turned out great! I used the exact same recipe but in 2-9″ round pans. I used parchment paper on the bottoms. Their bake time was 37 mins at 350, but my oven is admittedly very old. I often have slightly longer times. I did a pecan crumb topping on both layers. And I did the cream cheese frosting in between and on top with bare sides. Everyone loved it! One of my new favorite recipes! The only thing I’d do differently is I would wait longer to frost. It seemed cooled, but I should have waited another half hour or so. Great Recipe!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:15:54 +0000

In reply to Nicole.

I’m not completely sure how it will turn out, but I imagine the batter should do well in 2 9-inch pans baked for maybe 20-25 minutes. Wish I could be of more help, but without trying myself I don’t want to give certain recommendations. Would love to hear how it works out!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:48:39 +0000

In reply to Nicole.

I should have clarified. I was hoping to make it into a 2 layer cake with crumb baked into each layer and then the cream cheese frosting in the middle and top. I plan to use 2 9″ pans. Any suggestions are appreciated!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:39:51 +0000

Hello, I wanted to make this in a regular cake pan so I can do a crumb top. Should I adjust the baking time and/or temperature? I’ve made it at a bundt cake and it was fabulous. Thanks!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 20:53:47 +0000

In reply to Su.

Sounds awesome!! Thanks for the comment and review Su 🙂

By: Su

Su — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 13:13:06 +0000

I made this as a 3 layer cake for Thanksgiving and it was astonishingly good and super moist. I put prunes (chopped up and stewed and slightly sweetened) in one layer and cranberry sauce (made from the berries) in the other layer. Crazy good. Thanks for the recipe! I know the prunes might sound weird but it was my sister’s idea, and turned out to be a good one.

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 14:47:07 +0000

In reply to noelle.

So happy to hear this has been a hit and love the changes you’ve made 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!

By: noelle

noelle — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 02:16:41 +0000

This is a great recipe! The spices are perfect – not too much! I made this with less sugar – 1.5 c brown sugar and I didn’t use any white sugar. The frosting is quite sweet so it’s nice that the cake can be a bit less sweet and still be delicious.

The second time I made it with applesauce for oil – no difference – and used one tsp orange extract, one tsp orange zest in the batter and one tsp orange extract in the frosting (in addition to the other spices and extracts). I called overnight and took out a few hours before serving – really good!

Made it ahead for thanksgiving tomorrow with a butter sub for oil. Looks beautiful!

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:03:13 +0000

In reply to Mary Anne.

Yay!! So happy you love it 🙂 Cream cheese frosting doesn’t spread as nicely as buttercream, so I’d think a vanilla buttercream died orange would be your best bet for making it look like a pumpkin. Good luck! 🙂

By: Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:12:39 +0000

In reply to Chelsea Lords.

Well thank you for your honesty answer, muchly appreciated. I just made the cake and the batter, OMG, so good. I think maybe the cream cheese might be better but can I add color to it and will it spread on like buttercream? I’m gonna attempt to make a pumpkin but if the cream cheese isn’t suitable I’ll have to try plain orange buttercream. Sorry for all the questions and thank you for your answers

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:24:21 +0000

In reply to Mary Anne Wasnick.

I’ve actually never had a pumpkin buttercream! Sounds delicious though 🙂 Sorry to not be of more help, but I really don’t know how it would taste without personally trying it. I think if you love pumpkin, it’s worth a try!

By: Mary Anne Wasnick

Mary Anne Wasnick — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 21:51:38 +0000

Do you think this would work with a pumpkin buttercream frosting or would it be too pumpkiny?

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:36:30 +0000

In reply to Mindy.

Thanks Mindy! 🙂

By: Mindy

Mindy — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:59:15 +0000

In reply to Maria.

Maria,
I have made a similar pumpkin cake recipe for several years, sometimes using gluten-free flour. It works quite well, although the texture is just slightly different.

By: Chelsea Lords

Chelsea Lords — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 02:12:01 +0000

In reply to Maria.

I’m sorry Maria, I really have no idea! I’m not very experienced with gluten free flour. Wish I could be of more help

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:12:30 +0000

Do you think this recipe would work with gluten-free (1-1) flour?

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 16:07:40 +0000

In reply to Thayza.

Ahh I’m so happy to hear this! That sub sounds really good! That’s my favorite part about this cake, it is just as good 5 days after making it! Haha! Thanks Thayza! 🙂

By: Thayza

Thayza — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:33:29 +0000

This is the best pumpkin cake ever. This was delicious. I made a change to the recipe, í substitute the flour with pancake flour and it was so fluffy and moist. Also last longer fresh .

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 19:11:17 +0000

In reply to Douglas Collins.

Sure! 🙂 I’d add a cup of coarsely chopped nuts — toss with the flour so they don’t sink to the bottom!

By: Douglas Collins

Douglas Collins — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 18:46:09 +0000

I haven’t made this yet, but what about adding nuts? Seems to me that walnuts or pecans would be a good addition.

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 20:29:19 +0000

In reply to Jon.

So happy to hear it! Thanks for the comment Jon 🙂

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 16:11:11 +0000

In reply to chelseamessyapron.

I made the cake exactly as directed at it was fabulous! Definitely not over-spiced. Perfect! Adding it to my recipe collection!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:39:32 +0000

In reply to Jon.

It depends on the brand you use of pumpkin pie spice, but most are mainly cinnamon so I wanted to make sure all the other spices are well represented while also ensuring there is a boost of that overall spice 🙂 I wouldn’t say it’s over-spiced, this is exactly how we like it, but you can definitely reduce spices if you’re worried! Hope you love the cake!

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 16:10:10 +0000

This cake sounds delicious! I was wondering why there’s pumpkin pie spice listed as an ingredient as well as what goes into pumpkin pie spice? Will this be over-spiced by doubling-up on the spices? I guess I’ll find out after I bake, but was just wondering. Thanks!

By: chelseamessyapron

chelseamessyapron — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:43:57 +0000

In reply to Candice. I'd recommend this recipe: pumpkin cupcakes. Enjoy!

By: Candice

Candice — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:43:02 +0000

Can I make this in a muffin tin with liners?

By: Clarise

Clarise — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:33:14 +0000

Literally the BEST pumpkin cake ever! Your recipes never disappoint. Thank you!!

By: Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite

Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 22:16:06 +0000

Can’t wait to make my first pumpkin recipe this fall!! 🙂