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Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Deliciously spiced and moist Pumpkin Cake is the best way to enjoy warm fall flavors! It's easy to make and only takes about 10 minutes to prep - no mixer required. You’ll want to make this recipe all season long!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 374 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine kosher salt
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until fluffy and pale. Add in the pumpkin puree, oil, spices, and vanilla, and whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, stir the flour with baking powder, soda, and salt.
- Add the flour over the pumpkin mixture and use a spatula to stir to incorporate. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared pan and level it with a spatula. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds, then bake for 25-35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: Transfer to an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature for up to 2 days. To keep longer, place in the fridge for up to about 5 days.
- To freeze: Place the cooled cake in a freezer-safe container. It will keep fresh in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
- To reheat: This is great served chilled, at room temp, or warm. To warm it up, you can microwave individual servings for 10-20 seconds.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
278mg
(12%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
4301IU
(86%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 4301IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.