Description
This pumpkin cake recipe is an easy and delicious dessert perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- This cake can be served with cream cheese frosting for a richer dessert.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg