Ingredients

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• Optional Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.

4. 4

   Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

6. 6

   Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. 8

   Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired.

9. 9

   Slice and serve.