If you want to surprise your guests and your family, we suggest you try cooking pumpkin cakePumpkin dishes originated primarily in England, but they have long been popular in our country. Pumpkin adds a touch of sophistication and a unique flavor to baked goods, and it pairs beautifully with a variety of seasonings and spices. This recipe has many variations; we'll explore the easiest and most delicious, and every home cook can add their own twist.

Basic Pumpkin Cake Recipe

You can bake a pumpkin cake like this:

Let's take:

  • Half a kilo of pumpkin;
  • 3 cups of flour with a slide;
  • 4 eggs;
  • A glass of vegetable oil;
  • 2-3 cups of sugar (some can be replaced with brown sugar);
  • Salt, baking powder;
  • Spices of your choice: cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, etc.

To prepare the glaze, take the following products:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (you can use less, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons of milk

Pumpkin Cupcake 2

The recipe is very simple, even a beginner can handle it:

  • Boil or roast the pumpkin (depending on its ripeness, this may take anywhere from 20 minutes to 1 hour) until it is soft enough to make a smooth puree.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and brown sugar. Add the vegetable oil and pumpkin puree, and continue mixing until smooth. Sift all the dry ingredients through a sieve. You should have a dry mixture of flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gently fold this into the batter, mixing well. Pour the batter into a cake pan (use a larger pan because the cake rises very quickly; you can use a pan up to 24 cm in diameter). If you're using a silicone pan, you don't need to grease it, or just add a drop. If you're using a non-silicone pan, grease it well and dust it with flour.

Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Whisk (or simply mix) the powdered sugar with milk. You can add a little lemon juice for a tangy, sweet and sour flavor.

The cake will be ready in 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on your pan and oven. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). Frost the finished pumpkin pie and serve! The great thing about this recipe is that it stays fresh for a long time, remaining soft, airy, and crumbly.

For multicooker owners

Pumpkin Cupcake 3

A simple recipe for quick pumpkin pie for breakfast in a slow cooker. Here are the ingredients:

  • 250 g pumpkin;
  • 230 g (about 1.5 cups) flour;
  • 3 eggs;
  • 210 g sugar;
  • 220-250 gr. margarine;
  • 1-1.5 tsp baking powder or baking powder;
  • Vanillin to taste.

First, you'll need to prepare the ingredients. This recipe calls for pumpkin puree, so we'll make it by dicing the pumpkin and steaming it for 20-25 minutes. Then, puree it with a blender or a regular masher.

Soften the margarine and beat it with the sugar and eggs until smooth and fluffy. Then add the flour, to which baking powder has been added, and the freshly blended pumpkin puree.

Set the multicooker to the "bake" setting and pour in the batter for 60 minutes. After baking, leave it on the automatic heat setting for another 15-20 minutes, and your delicious pumpkin cake is ready to be served.

For gourmets

Pumpkin Cake 4

A unique pumpkin cake with orange juice and seeds. The recipe is super simple and delicious! You'll need the following ingredients for the dough:

  • 2 cups flour;
  • 250 g ripe pumpkin;
  • 2 eggs;
  • Juice of 1 large orange;
  • ¾ cup sugar;
  • ¾ cup melted butter;
  • Soda, salt;
  • Cinnamon (vanillin) to taste.
  • For decoration, use pumpkin seeds and powdered sugar.

The recipe will take a little longer to cook than usual:

  • Cut the pumpkin into small cubes and sauté it in a deep frying pan (or boil it). Once it's soft, you can easily puree it into a smooth paste.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour with salt and baking soda. Pour in the melted butter and, one by one, add the remaining ingredients: sugar, eggs, cinnamon, orange juice, and pumpkin puree. If desired, you can add some of the seeds directly to the dough.
  • Knead the dough well, it should have a thick consistency, like sour cream, and pour it into a pan, previously greased with butter.
  • Top with seeds and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bake the cake for 1 hour at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit). You can check for doneness with a skewer.

This pumpkin pie has a uniquely sweet, citrusy aroma and a crisp, golden crust. Be sure to snap a photo of your finished masterpiece and show it off to your friends!

As you can see, making pumpkin cake is a breeze, even for the most inexperienced cook. Just find a recipe (preferably with a video or step-by-step photos), and you're sure to succeed. The pie is not too sweet and incredibly delicious, making it a family favorite, and perhaps even your signature dish.

Pumpkin cake video recipe