Delicious Thanksgiving Cake – The Perfect Dessert for Your Holiday Feast!

Introduction

Thanksgiving is the time to indulge in comforting food and desserts that bring joy to your holiday table, and there’s nothing better than a Delicious Thanksgiving Cake to wrap up your festive feast. This cake, crafted by Ella Chef, is designed to capture the essence of the season with warm spices, a moist texture, and a rich, buttery flavor. Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or loved ones, this cake will be the highlight of your dessert spread. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea, and its festive decorations will impress your guests and leave them coming back for more.

Delicious Thanksgiving Cake

This moist and spiced Thanksgiving cake is the perfect dessert for your holiday feast. It’s rich, flavorful, and easy to make, ensuring a sweet ending to your Thanksgiving dinner!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 minute min

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well-combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This Thanksgiving cake is perfect on its own, or you can top it with whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flavor. It’s the ultimate fall dessert to impress your guests!

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How to Make the Recipe

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add pumpkin, vanilla, and milk: Stir in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a light, airy cake.
6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

This Delicious Thanksgiving Cake is the perfect dessert to end your holiday feast. With its moist texture, warm spices, and rich pumpkin flavor, it captures all the cozy, comforting flavors of fall. Serve it plain, or top it with whipped cream, cream cheese frosting, or a dusting of powdered sugar for a special touch. It’s sure to impress your guests and become a holiday favorite in no time!