Quick Pumpkin Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20cm) round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, oil, water, and salt.
3. Add the flour and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that is native to North America.
• Pumpkin puree is a great way to add moisture and flavor to cakes and other baked goods.
• Pumpkin is a good source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body.