Pumpkin Snack Cake
A cozy, delicious treat that captures the essence of fall with warm spices and sweet pumpkin flavor, perfect for snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
Optional Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
Serving
- Slice the Pumpkin Snack Cake into squares and serve as a delightful dessert or snack.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Don’t overmix the batter; this keeps the cake nice and fluffy. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture!