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Pumpkin Spice Cake

Warm and Cozy Pumpkin Spice Cake for Every Occasion

12servings
55 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Pumpkin Spice Cake

About this recipe

Delight in the luxurious taste of this Pumpkin Spice Cake, a dessert infused with autumn's favorite flavors. It's a perfect accompaniment to your holiday gatherings or a cozy night at home. Moist and delicious, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then pumpkin and vanilla.

  4. 4

    Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.

  5. 5

    Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with a spatula.

  6. 6

    Bake 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

  8. 8

    Serve plain or top with cream cheese frosting for sweetness.

Chef's tip

This cake captures the essence of fall with its warming spices. Feel free to add chopped nuts or cranberries for extra texture.

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