Delight Your Fall with This Easy Pumpkin Snack Cake Recipe: A Colorado Favorite

As the crisp air of fall sweeps through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, what better way to enjoy the season than with an easy pumpkin snack cake? This delicious treat captures all the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin spice, perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert. It's soft, moist, and so easy to make that you’ll want to bake it all season long.

Photo bySilly Girl's Kitchen

The pumpkin snack cake is a delightful one-layer cake, baked in a simple rectangular or square pan. Packed with rich pumpkin flavor and just the right amount of spice, this cake is a hit among families. Whether you’re enjoying it with a cup of coffee by the fire or serving it up as a quick dessert after dinner, this recipe is sure to be a fall favorite. Plus, it’s light and portable, perfect for taking to a cozy mountain picnic or enjoying as a midday pick-me-up.

Easy Pumpkin Snack Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or coconut oil for a healthier twist)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Optional Topping: For extra flavor, drizzle caramel or maple syrup on top, or enjoy with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

This pumpkin snack cake will stay moist and delicious for days, making it perfect to enjoy all week long or share with friends and family at gatherings. For those who love a little extra indulgence, you can top it with a rich cream cheese frosting or even sprinkle some toasted nuts for added crunch​(Beside the Mountain)​(This Silly Girl's Kitchen).

Enjoy the Flavors of Colorado

Colorado, known for its love of fresh, hearty ingredients, makes this snack cake a perfect fit. With the abundance of local pumpkin patches and farmers' markets, you can find fresh pumpkins to make your own puree or grab a can of organic pumpkin from the local store. This easy recipe fits the laid-back, yet flavorful approach that Coloradans love when it comes to food, perfect for outdoor adventures or cozying up at home.

If you give this recipe a try, let me know how it turned out in the comments! Follow me for more seasonal recipes like this that are easy to bake and share. Enjoy baking and make the most of this autumn season with this simple and delicious pumpkin snack cake!