Pumpkin Spice Cake

American

Easy

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Pumpkin Spice Cake
: A Warm, Aromatic Thanksgiving Favourite

Name: ~Pumpkin Spice Cake~: A Warm, Aromatic Thanksgiving Favourite
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1¾ cups All-purpose flour (For the Pumpkin Spice Cake); 1 cup Pumpkin purée; ¾ cup Brown sugar; ½ cup White sugar; ½ cup Vegetable oil; 2 Eggs; 1½ tsp Baking powder; ½ tsp Baking soda; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ground cinnamon; ½ tsp Ground nutmeg; ½ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tsp Ground cloves; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 3 tbsp Milk; 150 g Cream cheese (Optional Frosting (Cream Cheese); 50 g Unsalted butter; ½ cup Icing sugar; ½ tsp Vanilla extract

70 mins

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This Pumpkin Spice Cake brings the comforting warmth of Thanksgiving straight to your kitchen. With pumpkin purée as the moist base and a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, this cake is soft, fragrant, and full of autumn character. It’s inspired by classic American fall baking traditions where pumpkin is the star of the season, featured in pies, breads, muffins, and festive desserts. This cake is a lighter, simpler take on those flavours yet still rich enough for a holiday table. Whether served plain, dusted with sugar, or topped with cream cheese frosting, it evokes a nostalgic, cosy feel, perfect for sharing during gatherings. It’s also incredibly easy to make and forgiving, making it ideal for beginner bakers or anyone looking to bring a warm, spiced dessert to Thanksgiving celebrations.

Ingredients

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1¾ cupsAll-purpose flour (For the Pumpkin Spice Cake)

1 cupPumpkin purée

¾ cupBrown sugar

½ cupWhite sugar

½ cupVegetable oil

2Eggs

1½ tspBaking powder

½ tspBaking soda

¼ tspSalt

1 tspGround cinnamon

½ tspGround nutmeg

½ tspGround ginger

¼ tspGround cloves

1 tspVanilla extract

3 tbspMilk

150 gCream cheese (Optional Frosting (Cream Cheese)

50 gUnsalted butter

½ cupIcing sugar

½ tspVanilla extract

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. This ensures the spices distribute evenly so every slice tastes warm and aromatic. Set aside.

Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Dry Ingredients

5 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

5 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Combine the Batter

4 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Prepare the Baking Tin

3 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Serve slices on a rustic wooden board or autumn-themed plates. Garnish with a dusting of icing sugar or cinnamon.

Pairing Instructions

Pair with a warm beverage that complements the cake’s spices.

Garnishing Instructions

Top with a swirl of frosting, crushed pecans, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.