Description

Pumpkin Spice Cake is the quintessential autumn dessert that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. With its moist texture, aromatic spices, and sweet pumpkin flavor, this cake is perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying on a cozy evening at home. Simple to make yet impressive enough for any occasion, every slice is a celebration of fall’s delightful essence.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Gently combine wet and dry mixtures without overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with almond flour for a gluten-free version.