Easy 6-Inch Small Pumpkin Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting – Perfect for Thanksgiving for Two
This one-layer 6-inch Small Pumpkin Cake recipe with cream cheese frosting is made from scratch using canned pumpkin, delivering a delightful fall flavor that’s perfect for intimate gatherings. Make it the star of your Thanksgiving For Two dessert menu!
Thanksgiving. It’s a wonderful holiday, but it can often be a challenging food holiday for those who cook for just one or two people. The sheer volume of traditional recipes often results in an overwhelming amount of food and, subsequently, a mountain of leftovers that can last for days. While delicious, sometimes you just want a perfectly portioned treat without the excess.
Over the years, I’ve noticed that most Thanksgiving recipes don’t naturally cater to smaller serving sizes. Recognizing this common dilemma, I’ve made it my mission to solve that problem, especially with my popular Thanksgiving Dinner For Two menu! This carefully curated collection ensures you can enjoy all the festive flavors without the daunting surplus.
Not everyone has a giant family gathering for Thanksgiving. If you find yourself planning a more intimate celebration, or perhaps you’re simply looking for a modest yet impressive dessert, then a small Thanksgiving dessert is precisely what you need. It’s also ideal if you enjoy baking multiple desserts but want to avoid being swamped with a ton of extra servings. This small pumpkin cake fits that bill perfectly, offering a taste of tradition in a manageable size.
A few years ago, I shared my beloved Pumpkin Layer Cake, which quickly became a holiday favorite. While undeniably delicious, its generous size was a bit much for a proper Thanksgiving for two. That’s why I decided it was time to scale down that indulgent recipe and transform it into this charming, one-layer 6-inch Small Pumpkin Cake, complete with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
This cake is incredibly moist, bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and warm autumnal spices, making it absolutely perfect to get you in the mood for fall. Serve it simply with a light dusting of cinnamon on top, or for an extra touch of elegance, add a dollop of fresh whipped cream. It’s an easy, impressive, and perfectly portioned dessert that promises to delight without overwhelming your small gathering.
