Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake

A unique and flavorful cake to bring something different to Thanksgiving.

By @mysisterskitchenn

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0 batter
• 0 greased 9-inch round cake pan
• 0 powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and 1 cup of sugar until smooth.
3. Add 2 large eggs to the mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In another bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, optionally dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.