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A freshly baked magic pumpkin cake topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Magic Pumpkin Cake

A moist and flavorful pumpkin cake perfect for fall gatherings or dessert cravings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. Optional: Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
  9. Slice and serve the Magic Pumpkin Cake. Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding a cream cheese frosting instead of powdered sugar.