Spiced Pumpkin Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until combined.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in pumpkin and vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with frosting. Top with second layer and frost the top and sides.
11. Sprinkle chopped walnuts and dried cranberries over the top of the cake.
12. Serve at room temperature.