How to Make Pumpkin Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the fall season arrives, there's nothing quite like the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin spice filling the kitchen. And what better way to enjoy those flavors than with a delicious pumpkin cake? This moist and flavorful cake is the perfect treat for any autumn gathering, whether it's a cozy night in with the family or a festive holiday party.

The star ingredient in this cake is, of course, pumpkin puree. Not only does it give the cake its beautiful orange hue, but it also adds...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups canned pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 (12x18-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 12x18-inch sheet pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat sugar and oil together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Blend in pumpkin and vanilla, then beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture until just combined.
  • Stir in walnuts; spread batter into the prepared sheet pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Nutrition

    438 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 404mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 150mg