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Pumpkin Spice Cake: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for Fall

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This Pumpkin Spice Cake is a moist, flavorful fall dessert combining traditional spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with the richness of pumpkin. Topped with optional cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect treat for any autumn occasion.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar, packed

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)

½ cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Cream cheese frosting (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. Combine Sugars: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Add Nuts (Optional): If using, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
  7. Pour Batter: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Frost (Optional): Once the cake has cooled, frost it with cream cheese frosting, if desired. Cut into squares or slices and serve.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free oil and egg substitutes.

Top with chocolate chips, spiced pecans, or a maple glaze for a twist.

To ensure the cake is moist, avoid overmixing the batter and store it properly after baking.

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