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