Easy Pumpkin Cake

Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of fall with this Easy Pumpkin Cake! Bursting with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this moist and tender cake comes together effortlessly with canned pumpkin puree and simple pantry staples. A hint of applesauce adds natural sweetness and keeps the cake delightfully fluffy, while a dusting of powdered sugar provides the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy weeknight treat. Serve it as is, or pair it with whipped cream or a dollop of cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent experience. Pumpkin perfection has never been so easy!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups canned pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 3 whole large eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0 as needed optional powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 8

Optional: Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 9

Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy your easy pumpkin cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1279 grams (1279.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3673

Total Fat 129.50g	166%
Saturated Fat 21.90g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.10g
Cholesterol 563mg	188%
Sodium 2978mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 609.60g	222%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 400.40g
Protein 45.90g	92%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 288mg	22%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 1168mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 64.4%