Description
A wonderfully moist and flavorful bundt cake bursting with the warm spices of autumn and rich pumpkin, perfect for any fall occasion.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan, ensuring all crevices are coated. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just combined. The mixture may look slightly curdled, which is normal.
Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
Step 6: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
Step 7: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Baking times can vary, so start checking at 50 minutes.
Step 8: Let the cake cool in the bundt pan on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes. This allows the cake to set and prevents it from breaking. After 10-15 minutes, carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9: While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more if needed for desired consistency), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 10: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can toast the nuts before adding them to the batter or sprinkling them on top of the glaze. This cake is also delicious with a cream cheese frosting instead of a simple glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg