Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon Glaze
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cinnamon Glaze is a moist, spiced dessert typically made with pumpkin purée, flour, sugar, eggs, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze. It's a popular fall treat in American baking, often associated with autumn harvests and Thanksgiving celebrations.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is generally high in carbohydrates and fats, with moderate protein from eggs and flour. It provides key nutrients like vitamin A (from pumpkin), iron, and fiber, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 22 mg |
| Phosphorus | 65 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 piece (1/12 of 9x13 inch cake, approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Pumpkin sheet cake reflects the American tradition of using seasonal squash in desserts, blending Native American pumpkin cultivation with European baking techniques. Nutritionally, pumpkin adds natural moisture and beta-carotene, reducing the need for excessive oil while boosting the dessert's vitamin content.
