Perfect Pumpkin Cake is super moist, easy to make, and packed full of the most pumpkin spice flavor! Top this simple cake with rich cream cheese frosting for the best fall treat!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
In a second large bowl whisk together the pumpkin puree, both sugars, vegetable oil, and sour cream until smooth. Then, whisk in each egg one at a time. Lastly, whisk in the vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet, in two additions, stirring well after each addition. Stir just until no large lumps remain.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack to cool.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
Use a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to beat together the cream cheese and butter for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
Add in the sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt and continue beating on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until well combined. Frost cooled cake as desired.