Simplified Pumpkin Magic Cake (Printable)

Creamy pumpkin custard layered with spongy top for an autumn treat that’s delightfully easy and comforting.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (56.7 g)
03 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - 1 cup pumpkin purée (225 g), not pumpkin pie filling
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
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

# How-To:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make autumn dessert
  • Combination of creamy and spongy textures
02 -
  • Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for extra autumn spice
03 -
  • Make sure eggs are at room temperature for better texture
  • Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours for optimal custard setting
Go back