Delicious Moist Pumpkin Cake Recipe

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Delicious Moist Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 13, 2024

Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this moist pumpkin cake. Perfectly spiced and topped with a cream cheese frosting, this cake is a must-try for pumpkin lovers.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 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 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost the cake with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Interesting Facts

  • Pumpkin is high in fiber and vitamin A, making this cake a nutritious treat.
  • Cream cheese frosting adds a creamy and tangy flavor that complements the pumpkin spice perfectly.