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Orange Pumpkin Spice Cake: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar, packed
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– ⅓ cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Zest of 1 orange
– ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
– Optional: powdered sugar for dusting


Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create a mouthwatering Orange Pumpkin Spice Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth.
4. Blend Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay.
5. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
6. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
7. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven, allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, and then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Dust with Sugar: Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar if desired.

These steps will lead you to a successful baking experience, filled with delightful aromas and flavors!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 12g
  • Protein: 5g