Ingredients
1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour provides structure and crumb
1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar adds moisture, caramel notes and tenderizes
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar balances sweetness and aids browning
2 tsp baking powder leavening for lift
1 tsp baking soda reacts with acidic pumpkin for extra rise
1½ tsp ground cinnamon primary warm spice for spiced pumpkin flavor
½ tsp ground ginger complementary spices
¼ tsp ground nutmeg complementary spices
1/8 tsp ground cloves complementary spices
1 tsp fine salt enhances sweetness and balances flavors
1 cup (240 g) pumpkin puree main ingredient; adds moisture, flavor and nutrients
2 large eggs (or flax eggs) binders
½ cup (120 mL) vegetable oil or melted butter fat for moist crumb
½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk acidity for tenderness and helps activate baking soda
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts texture and toasty flavor
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get your 10-cup bundt pan ready by greasing it well. This step sets the stage for a cake that comes out clean and looks great. Having all your ingredients measured out makes the process smooth and fun.
2-Next, mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl to ensure everything blends evenly. This keeps the spices distributed so every bite tastes just right.
3-Whisk the wet ingredients together in another bowl until smooth, then combine them with the dry mix. Be gentle to avoid a tough cake. Pour the batter into the pan and tap it lightly to remove air bubbles.
4-Bake it in the center of the oven for 45 55 minutes, checking early to get it perfect. Once done, let it cool in the pan for about 15 20 minutes before flipping it out.
5-After cooling, add a simple glaze for extra flavor. You can make one with cream cheese and powdered sugar or go vegan with maple syrup. Finally, serve it up and enjoy the warm spices in every slice. If you’re looking for more baking inspiration, try our carrot cake cheesecake bars for a tasty variation.
Notes
🎃 Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best results and authentic pumpkin flavor
🍰 Make sure to grease and flour your bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure a beautiful presentation when inverted
⏰ Let the cake cool completely before slicing to allow the flavors to develop fully and prevent the cake from crumbling
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg