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Orange Pumpkin Spice Cake

Irresistible Orange Pumpkin Spice Cake to Brighten Your Day

This Orange Pumpkin Spice Cake combines rich pumpkin flavor and aromatic spices for a delightful dessert that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 0.25 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Optional Topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray. Dust with flour.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend together the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an even brighter flavor, consider adding more orange zest to the mixture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days, or freeze for longer preservation.

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