Cakes & CupcakesNo. 4403 · The 2026 edition
38 Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipes to Spice Up Your Fall Dessert Menu
Whip up a batch of moist pumpkin cake with these easy steps—perfect for fall gatherings!
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These simple pumpkin cake recipes start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients like flour and spices, then combine with wet ones including pumpkin puree and eggs. Bake for 30-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean for a delicious autumn treat.
Ingredients
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Cake pan
- Oven
Directions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it heats up while you prepare the batter.
- In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, eggs, and either melted butter or vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain—avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly into a greased cake pan or loaf pan.
- Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean.
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