Creating this amazing Pumpkin Spice Cake is easy if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. Combine Sugars: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Mix until smooth and well-incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure a tender cake.
6. Add Nuts (Optional): Fold in the chopped nuts if using for added texture.
7. Pour Batter: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Frost (Optional): Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting if desired, and cut into squares or slices.

These straightforward steps will have you on your way to impressing friends and family with this delicious Pumpkin Spice Cake!