Easy Pumpkin Cake Dessert Recipe: A Fall Favorite in Minutes
When you need a sweet, seasonal comfort food that’s easy to do and loaded with taste, this easy pumpkin cake dessert recipe is what you go to. Perfect for fall get-togethers, Thanksgiving dinners, or if you are like me, just a sweet weeknight indulgence, this cake epitomizes fall in every slice.
Why You Are Going to Love This Simple Pumpkin Cakes
This cake will not simply taste good but also easier to prepare. Most ingredients and easy preparations, it is perfect for a beginner baker or a busy one. Moreover, the rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg pair together on this crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
And so here is what you will need to make this simple pumpkin cake dessert recipe:
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping: Cream cheese frosting, powdered sugar or whipped cream.

Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish and lightly grease it.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a big bowl, cream together pumpkin puree, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and the salt.
- Combine and Mix: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until homogeneously mixed.
- Bake: Pour batter to the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 min or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool and then add frosting or topping of choice afterwards. Slice and enjoy!
Pumpkin Cake Tips for the Best Cake.
- Don’t Overmix: Stir until only combined to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
- Add-Ins: It is fine to add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and the cranberries for an additional texture and flavor.
- Make It Ahead: This cake can store for a while and it is better a day after. Cover and refrigerate for 5 days.
Serving Suggestions
This is a delicious pumpkin cake that can be eaten on its own, but can be made extra delicious when topped with a dollop of whipped cream or drizzled with cream cheese frosting. It goes perfectly well with coffee/tea or a warm spiced cider.
For this autumn cooking, you must try this simple pumpkin cake dessert recipe. It’s speedy, and delicious and always a winner when serving to family and friends. Whether you are planning on having a holiday dinner or just craving the comfort of pumpkin spice, this recipe will be a seasonal classic.