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Perfectly Spiced Pumpkin Cake

A moist and aromatic pumpkin cake infused with warm spices, perfect for autumn gatherings and cozy celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove the cake from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Pairs well with chai tea or spiced apple cider. For an extra treat, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Consider freezing individual slices for longer storage.