Delightful Fall Cake
Fall in love with autumn flavors with this delightful fall cake, bursting with warm spices and the cozy essence of pumpkin. This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for gatherings or simple family evenings, bringing joy to every slice shared. With easy-to-follow instructions and a stunning presentation, it’s the ideal centerpiece for your seasonal celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting of choice (cream cheese or buttercream)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed; do not overmix.
- 5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg