Description
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Snack Cake is a delightful, moist dessert perfect for celebrating the flavors of fall. This cake beautifully blends warm pumpkin and cinnamon, creating a cozy treat that is sure to please family and friends alike. With its fluffy texture and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top, this snack cake is ideal for gatherings or as a comforting afternoon snack. Easy to prepare, it requires minimal ingredients and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with ice cream for an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 3 tbsp sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 square baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, egg, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and flour to the wet mixture; stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, and additional pumpkin pie spice for the topping; sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 25–27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 33mg