Pumpkin Spice Cake

This Pumpkin Spice Cake is a moist and flavorful treat, infused with warm spices and the rich essence of pumpkin. Perfect for cozy evenings, it's a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of fall, all while being Halal-friendly.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• granulated sugar - 75 grams
• pumpkin puree - 60 grams
• unsweetened applesauce - 30 grams
• vegetable oil - 30 ml
• eggs - 1 large
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
• ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• ground cloves - 1/4 teaspoon
• salt - a pinch
• vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, applesauce, vegetable oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Pumpkin is high in vitamins A and C, supporting immune health.
• The spices used can help boost metabolism and improve digestion.

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