Lemon Ginger Pumpkin Cake Squares (Print)
Moist squares with pumpkin, ginger, and lemon, finished with a lush glaze. Perfect for gatherings and tea breaks.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 - 3 large eggs, at room temperature
12 - 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
13 - 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
14 - Zest of 1 large lemon
15 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Lemon Glaze
17 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
18 - 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
19 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
04 - Blend pumpkin purée, fresh ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the wet mixture until homogenous.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain cake tenderness.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 32 to 36 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the cake to cool entirely in the pan on a wire rack.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and lemon zest until a smooth, pourable glaze is formed.
10 - Drizzle glaze evenly over cooled cake. Once the glaze sets, lift cake from the pan using parchment paper overhang and cut into 16 squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Aromatic blend of spices and citrus
- Easy preparation for gatherings
02 -
- Contains eggs and wheat (gluten)
- Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens
03 -
- Substitute fresh ginger with 1½ tsp ground ginger if desired
- Add chopped crystallized ginger for extra zing