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Autumn Spice Cake How to Bake It

Autumn Spice Cake How to Bake It

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A moist and aromatic autumn spice cake perfect for crisp fall days. Packed with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this cake delivers cozy flavors in every bite. Easy to make and ideal for gatherings or a comforting treat with coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

This cake tastes even better the next day as the spices meld together. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.