Cakes & CupcakesNo. 3789 · The 2026 edition
Pumpkin Snack Cake
This easy pumpkin snack cake with cream cheese frosting is the perfect fall treat.
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A simple pumpkin cake made with canned pumpkin and warm spices, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. It bakes in an 8x8 dish and makes 12 squares. Perfect for a cozy autumn snack.
Ingredients
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, baking powder, baking soda, all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon by whisking them together.
- In another bowl, whisk the canned pumpkin, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until blended.
- Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to an 8x8 baking dish that has been greased.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. (Note: see notes for additional details.)
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake, then cut into 12 squares.
