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Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake
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This Pumpkin Cake recipe combines warm spices and pumpkin to create a moist, rich, and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion. With simple pantry staples and easy steps, you can bake a delicious pumpkin cake that melts in your mouth and brings cozy seasonal comfort to your table.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup sugar (granulated, brown, or a mix)
  • 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan version)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter (or coconut oil for vegan version)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh cooked and pureed or canned, pumpkin pie filling not recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins and Variations

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Cream cheese filling for swirling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients at room temperature, especially eggs and pumpkin puree, for smooth blending and even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to build the flavor base.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat oil or butter, sugar, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined.
  4. Blend Wet & Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and a dense texture.
  5. Bake with Care: Pour batter into a greased pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool Before Serving: Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or slicing.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
  • Use freshly ground spices for the best aromatic pumpkin flavor.
  • Always use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to avoid added sugars and spices.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely so flavors meld and texture sets perfectly.
  • Consider baking in a water bath for an ultra-moist cake.

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Keywords: pumpkin cake, gluten-free pumpkin cake, vegan pumpkin cake, fall dessert, pumpkin spice cake, moist pumpkin cake

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