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A freshly baked pumpkin spice cake topped with cream cheese frosting on a wooden table.

Simple and Delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake

A moist and flavorful pumpkin spice cake perfect for fall gatherings or as a cozy dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated. If the batter is thick, stir in up to 1/4 cup of milk for a softer texture.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.