Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkins aren’t just for jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkin spice lattes, they’re also the secret to making the most delicious pumpkin cake! Whether you need a Thanksgiving dessert, a Halloween cake, or just a cozy fall dessert, this pumpkin cake recipe is your answer. Moist, spiced, and impossible to resist, it’s the ultimate pumpkin dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Servings

12 slices

Nutrition Info (per slice)

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 41g
• Protein: 4g

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How Do You Make Pumpkin Cake?

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.

Step 3
In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, don’t overmix, or your Thanksgiving cake might get tough.

Step 5
Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6
Let cool before slicing… or dig in warm if you have zero patience (we support you).

Final Tip

This pumpkin cake is amazing on its own, but if you want to level it up, slather on cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Thanksgiving desserts, Halloween cakes, or just because it’s Tuesday.

Looking for more dessert recipes? This fall baking favorite is just one of many baking recipes you’ll love!

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Pumpkin Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Pure autumn magic—incredibly moist, perfectly spiced, and so tender it melts on your tongue. Every bite delivers a cozy hug of cinnamon, nutmeg, and rich pumpkin, with a fluffy crumb that’s downright addictive. Topped with velvety cream cheese frosting or enjoyed warm as-is, it’s the kind of dessert that disappears fast… 

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
2. Dry mix: Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
3. Wet mix: Beat eggs, oil, pumpkin, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
4. Combine: Gently fold wet into dry—just until mixed (no overmixing!).
5. Bake: Pour into pan. Bake 30-35 mins until a toothpick comes clean.
6. Serve: Cool slightly... or sneak a warm slice (we won’t tell).

Tip: Tastes even better with cream cheese frosting!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 320Total Fat: 16gCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4g