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meilleur gâteau à la citrouille

Le Meilleur Gâteau à la Citrouille

This pumpkin cake is a celebration of fall flavors, combining the sweetness of pumpkin, the warmth of spices, and a moist, tender crumb that will leave your taste buds dancing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree 1 can
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Toothpick or cake tester
  • Wire rack for cooling

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until well blended.
  3. Step 3: Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

This cake stays fresh for several days in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to three months.