Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful pumpkin walnut cake. The combination of pumpkin, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts topped with creamy cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
