Description
A moist and flavorful cake with the warm spices of autumn, enhanced by the rich sweetness of maple syrup and the earthy notes of pumpkin. Perfect for a cozy dessert or holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pumpkin mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, top with a cream cheese frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is unsweetened and not pie filling.
- You can substitute the buttermilk with 1/2 cup of milk mixed with 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg