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Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake
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A simple, moist, and flavorful Pumpkin Cake recipe blending warm autumn spices and rich pumpkin puree to create a tender and comforting dessert perfect for fall and any occasion. Easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients, this cake offers a versatile base that can be customized with frostings, nuts, or mix-ins.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil/vegan butter substitute for dairy-free)
  • 2 large eggs (or flax/chia seed egg replacer for vegan)
  • 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly combined.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Blend Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender and light.
  5. Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or slicing.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help batter combine smoothly and bake evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
  • Check doneness with a toothpick inserted a few minutes before the timer ends to prevent overbaking.
  • For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or applesauce to the batter.
  • Customize toppings by sprinkling chopped nuts or dusting with powdered sugar for enhanced texture and appearance.

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Keywords: pumpkin cake, fall dessert, moist pumpkin cake, easy pumpkin dessert, gluten-free pumpkin cake, autumn recipe

Find it online: https://marybaking.com/pumpkin-cake/