Grease 3 8" round pans and line with parchment if desired
Combine all dry ingredients in mixer bowl and whisk to combine
Combine all wet ingredients in a measuring cup and whisk smooth, set aside
With your mixer on low, drop chunks of butter into the dry ingredients and allow to mix until the mixture is crumbly and no visible butter remains
Add ¼ liquid to dry ingredients, blend on low and then beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes
Add ½ remaining wet ingredients, combine on low then add remaining wet ingredients. Mix until smooth. Give the bowl and beater one final scrape
Finally, mix on stir speed for 2 minutes
Divide the batter between the 3 prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cakes spring back when pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out with a few moist crumbs
Cool completely before frosting
Recipe by Baking With Dan at https://www.bakingwithdan.com/dans-pumpkin-layer-cake/