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Maple Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Glaze

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1–2 tsp milk (optional, to thin glaze)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven u0026 Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Cream Butter u0026 Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet u0026 Dry: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Step 6: Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes.
  • Step 7: Remove u0026 Cool Completely: Invert cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before glazing.
  • Step 8: Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Add milk, 1 tsp at a time, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.