Halloween Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This delicious Halloween pumpkin cake recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for a festive and easy to make treat for the spooky season. The cake requires just a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. For the cake, you will need:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined. Add in the pumpkin puree and mix until smooth. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Lastly, add in the milk and stir until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before adding the frosting.
For the frosting, cream together the butter and confectioners sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and mix until combined. Slowly add in the heavy cream and continue to mix until the frosting is light and creamy.
Spread the frosting onto the cooled cake and enjoy!
Nutrition
This recipe yields approximately 12 servings. Each slice of cake contains approximately 376 calories, 19.8g fat, 46.9g carbohydrates, 1.2g fiber, 45.7g sugar, and 3.1g protein.
This cake is a great way to celebrate the spooky season while still eating something delicious and nutritious. The pumpkin puree provides plenty of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E. Additionally, the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add a flavorful punch while also providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Enjoy!
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