Description
A moist, tender pumpkin snack cake topped with a cinnamon-sugar layer, perfect for cozy fall gatherings or a sweet treat with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar mix (1 tablespoon granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Ensure butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for smoother mixing.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.’, ‘Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal.’, ‘Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly for consistent flavor.’, ‘Test the cake with a toothpick to ensure doneness.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: pumpkin cake, snickerdoodle cake, fall dessert, pumpkin spice, snack cake