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Easy Moist Pumpkin Cake
This Easy Pumpkin Cake is a perfect fall treat, made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, yogurt, and olive oil for extra moisture. Warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom add depth, while chopped walnuts bring a satisfying crunch. The cake is easy to make, requiring just a few steps and a 45-minute bake time.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 414 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup yogurt
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- in a large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar together. Then, add yogurt, olive oil, and pumpkin puree.
- Add in the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom followed by chopped walnuts.
- Mix using a whisk or spatula until just combined. Make sure not to overmix.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving.
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Notes
- Pumpkin Puree vs. Pumpkin Pie Filling: Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugar and spices that could affect the flavor and consistency of the cake.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For best results, make sure the eggs, yogurt, and pumpkin puree are at room temperature. This helps the ingredients combine more smoothly and ensures an even bake.
- Nut Allergies: If you need a nut-free option, simply omit the walnuts, or substitute with chocolate chips or dried cranberries for a different twist.
- Test for Doneness: Start checking the cake at the 45-minute mark. Insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the cake is done.
Nutrition Information
Calories
414kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
4858IU
(97%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 414
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 414kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 4858IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.