Description
A delightful dessert merging the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a creamy custard base, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin, custard, cake, dessert, fall, autumn, baking