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Creamy Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

4.8 from 121 reviews

A moist and flavorful pumpkin cake that combines rich pumpkin puree with warm spices, perfect for a comforting dessert or snack during the fall season.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Blend wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Combine batter: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender cake.
  5. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving. This allows the cake to set and makes it easier to cut.

Notes

  • You can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make the cake gluten-free.
  • For added moisture and flavor, consider folding in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins before baking.
  • The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Serve with cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.

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