# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
03 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Topping
12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
13 - Whipped cream, for serving
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
02 - Whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, whisking gently until just combined. The batter will be liquid.
05 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 45 to 55 minutes until center is set but slightly wobbly.
06 - Let the cake cool completely in the pan. For optimal texture, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
07 - Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream if desired.
