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Pumpkin Cake Recipes

Classic Pumpkin Cake

This moist pumpkin cake is made with rich pumpkin puree and aromatic spices, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cake Pan
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, pumpkin puree, sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool for 30 minutes before serving. You can frost it with cream cheese frosting for extra flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
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