Description
Create an incredibly simple and delicious pumpkin dessert perfect for Thanksgiving. This recipe is designed for busy cooks, requiring minimal ingredients and ready in under an hour. It’s a crowd-pleasing treat that captures the cozy flavors of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the dessert cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Coconut oil or applesauce can be substituted for vegetable oil.
- Flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg) can replace regular eggs.
- Add chocolate chips or dried cranberries for extra flavor.
- Serve plain, with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Warm slices in the microwave for 10 seconds for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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