Description
A delicious and festive cake perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting for added flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cake recipes