Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze
Moist pumpkin cake infused with warm spices and topped with a sweet maple glaze that enhances autumn flavors. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 80 minutes layers all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup, softened unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10-cup bundt pan with butter, dust lightly with flour.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 4: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Step 5: Mix in 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 6: Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and 1/2 cup buttermilk to the pumpkin batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, mixing gently after each addition just until combined.
- Step 7: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Step 8: Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 9: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10: For the glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 1/3 cup pure maple syrup until smooth.
- Step 11: Drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the cooled bundt cake and let it set before slicing.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 80 minutes (20 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
