Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (see recipe below)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In my kitchen, I love to gather all my ingredients first—it just makes the process smoother. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Give it a good mix so all those spices mingle beautifully. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, oil, and eggs until they are nicely combined. The warm autumn aroma filling my kitchen is something I always look forward to! (See the next page below to continue steps…)