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Move over pumpkin pie, there's a new pumpkin cake in town and it's WAY better than the old one. This Air Fryer Pumpkin Layer Cake is ridiculously easy to make and it tastes absolutely amazing. Plus, it's a lot healthier than traditional pumpkin pie, so you can enjoy it without feeling guilty! Give this recipe a try for your next fall gathering and your guests will be blown away. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Pumpkin Layer Cake

4.80 from 5 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Frosting: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Have you ever used your air fryer to make a cake? If not, today is the day to start! This pumpkin layer cake is easy to make and so delicious. Plus, it's perfect for Fall celebrations. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup butter, room temperature and unsalted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ouces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted and room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Spray your cake pan with cooking spray. Then in a large bowl, cream the brown sugar, white granulated sugar, and butter. Beat until the sugars are fluffy. Fold in the oil and pumpkin. Scrape the sides down, so the mixture is well combined.
  • Then add the eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix well. Then in another bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and ground cinnamon. Mix well. Then fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Divide the cake batter into two pans (the size will be determined by the size of your air fryer) I was able to make two eight-inch cakes.

Frosting

  • Add all of your ingredinetes to a large mixing bowl, and use iether a hand mixer, or a stand mixer, and blend until smooth.
  • When the cakes are cooled, add a layer of icing, between the cakes, and then add an icing layer on top, and decorate with candy.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cake Pan

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 953kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 9gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 951mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 78gVitamin A: 10815IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 4mg