Simplified Pumpkin Magic Cake (Printable)

Creamy pumpkin custard with a light, airy top, ideal for autumn treats and gatherings.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
03 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Topping

12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
13 - Whipped cream, for serving

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
02 - Whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, whisking gently until just combined; batter will be liquid.
05 - Pour batter into prepared dish and bake 45 to 55 minutes until center is mostly set but slightly wobbly.
06 - Allow to cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to achieve best texture.
07 - Dust with powdered sugar and optionally serve with whipped cream.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for autumn gatherings
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for extra autumn spice
03 -
  • Make sure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing
  • Refrigerate before slicing to achieve clean cuts
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