Description
Delicious cakes perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use cream cheese frosting for a rich flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Try adding nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cakes for thanksgiving, pumpkin cake, holiday desserts