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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Snack Cake

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A moist and tender pumpkin cake with a crackly cinnamon-sugar topping, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240g) pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for better texture.’, ‘Ensure the pumpkin puree is 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.’, ‘Check for doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Let the cake cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.’]

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Keywords: Pumpkin, Snickerdoodle, Snack Cake, Fall Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar, Easy Baking

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