Description
Pumpkin Bundt Cake is a moist and warmly spiced dessert made with real pumpkin purée and aromatic fall spices. It’s perfect for autumn gatherings and makes a beautiful presentation with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional glaze or powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10- or 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin purée, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with your choice of glaze.
Notes
Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor.Top with a cream cheese or maple glaze for a seasonal finish.Use whole wheat flour for a heartier version.Make it dairy-free by using plant-based oil and avoiding dairy toppings.Can be made in loaf pans or a 9×13 pan—adjust baking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg