Easy Pumpkin Cake
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of fall with this Easy Pumpkin Cake! Bursting with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this moist and tender cake comes together effortlessly with canned pumpkin puree and simple pantry staples. A hint of applesauce adds natural sweetness and keeps the cake delightfully fluffy, while a dusting of powdered sugar provides the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat. Serve it as is, or pair it with whipped cream or a dollop of cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent experience. Pumpkin perfection has never been so easy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 3 whole large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- as needed optional powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing 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.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Optional: Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy your easy pumpkin cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.5 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 69.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 563 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 2978 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 609.6 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1168 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
