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Pumpkin Cake

Delightful pumpkin cake bursting with warm spices and topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin cake, fall dessert, baking, holiday treats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Mix until well combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  • Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g