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Pumpkin Cake

A moist and flavorful pumpkin cake, perfect for fall gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

This cake can be topped with cream cheese frosting or served plain. It can also be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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