Little Pumpkin Snackin Cake

Delight in the warm, spiced flavors of fall with this Little Pumpkin Snackin' Cake, a charmingly simple treat that’s perfect for cozy afternoons or effortless entertaining. Made with real pumpkin puree and a fragrant blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this one-bowl wonder combines moist texture and aromatic sweetness in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, it’s the ultimate easy pumpkin dessert for busy bakers. A light dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch, making it as pretty as it is delicious. Serve it as a mid-morning snack, a casual dessert, or a treat alongside coffee or tea—this pumpkin spice cake will quickly become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 0.75 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together using a spatula. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 8

Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired, before slicing into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(638.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1875.4

Total Fat 61.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.6g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 1486.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 214.5g
Protein 21.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 176.2mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 1032.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 66.8%