Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake, a delightful treat that combines warm spices and rich pumpkin puree. This moist cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, is perfect for Thanksgiving or as an afternoon snack. Each bite offers a cozy experience that warms the heart and brings everyone together.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using gluten-free flour or adding chocolate chips for a sweet twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to one week.