A wonderfully moist and deeply spiced pumpkin cake. This large, dense cake is packed with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice, making it a perfect autumn treat.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
2 Sticks (1 cup)Oleo (Margarine or Butter), softened
2 3/4 CupsSugar
1 #303 Can (16 oz)Pumpkin Puree
3Eggs
3 1/2 CupsFlour
1 TeaspoonCinnamon
1 TeaspoonNutmeg
1/2 TeaspoonPumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 TeaspoonBaking Soda
2 TablespoonsHot Water
1 TeaspoonVanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Generously grease and flour a large tube or Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened oleo/butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Beat in the pumpkin puree and vanilla.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. In a small cup, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water.
  7. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the soda-water mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 1 hour, or until a long wooden skewer inserted deep into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.