How to Make a Pumpkin Cake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare to make the cake.

   Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit (176° Celsius).
   
   Grease and flour 9 x 13 inch cake pan. , In a large bowl whisk the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
   
   Whisk until well-combined., In a separate medium-sized bowl beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and pumpkin puree until the mixture resembles a watery, orange color., Pour the wet ingredients in with the dry and blend with a hand or electric blender.
   
   Blend for about two minutes until the cake batter is orange and creamy., Using a rubber spatula, scrape out the cake batter and pour it in the cake pan.
   
   Spread out the batter around the pan using the spatula., Place the cake pan in the oven to bake.
   
   Have the cake bake for about 35-40 minutes, until the cake rises and the edges are slightly brown.
   
   To test if the cake is fully baked, poke a toothpick in the middle of the cake.
   
   If it comes out dry it's ready., Remove the cake from the oven.
   
   Flip the cake pan on a wire rack.
   
   Have the cake cool for about ten minutes, until cool enough to touch., Frost the cake with vanilla frosting, cream cheese frosting, or chocolate frosting.
   
   Sprinkle the cake with cinnamon or orange sprinkles., Slice the pumpkin cake and lay it on a serving plate.
   
   Enjoy!
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   Step 2: Whisk the dry ingredients.

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   Step 3: Whisk the wet ingredients.

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   Step 4: Mix the wet ingredients with the dry.

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   Step 5: Pour the cake batter into the pan.

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   Step 6: Bake the cake.

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   Step 7: Have the cake cool.

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   Step 8: Frost and decorate the cake.

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   Step 9: Serve and enjoy!

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