Description
This Pumpkin Cardamom Bundt Cake is a moist and flavorful fall dessert featuring the warm spices of cardamom and cinnamon combined with smooth pumpkin puree. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations, the cake is baked to golden perfection in a Bundt pan and boasts a tender crumb with a hint of aromatic spice.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Bundt Pan: Grease the Bundt pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray, then dust it with flour to prevent the cake from sticking and to achieve a clean release after baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until slightly frothy, then add the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or spoon just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes to set, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For homemade pumpkin puree, roast or steam pumpkin chunks until soft, then puree until smooth.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and light.
- If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute vegetable oil with melted butter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan to prevent breaking.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze for added sweetness before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
