Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin Cake is a moist, tender dessert filled with warm spices.Its rich pumpkin flavor captures the essence of fall.The cake is easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.It pairs wonderfully with cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, sugars, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for a classic finish.