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Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delectable Pumpkin Cake Recipe. This egg-free and dairy-free cake is a fantastic treat for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. The moist texture, infused with pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon, brings comfort in every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to frost, it’s an ideal dessert that can also be enjoyed for breakfast with your favorite coffee or tea. Embrace the spirit of autumn and delight your taste buds with this irresistible pumpkin cake!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup oil (canola, vegetable, or refined coconut oil)
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  3. Add in the sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and water; mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes, checking doneness with a skewer.
  5. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting with cream cheese frosting.

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