Indulge in the delectable flavors of fall with our enticing pumpkin cake adorned with a luscious whipped cinnamon frosting. This moist and tender cake bursts with warm, autumnal spices, perfectly complemented by the creamy, cinnamon-infused frosting. With two additional mouthwatering recipes included—classic pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins—this article offers a trio of pumpkin treats to delight your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these irresistible pumpkin creations.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CINNAMON PUMPKIN CAKE
A convenient cake mix, a can of pumpkin and a little applesauce make this extremely moist cake a delight to throw together. "With its thick cinnamon glaze, it seems anything but low-fat," says Connie Adams, Monaville, West Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin, sugar, eggs, egg substitute, water, applesauce, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, remaining cinnamon and enough milk to achieve desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is a super easy and deliciously different pumpkin dessert. Great for the holidays or just for a quick get together
Provided by JPAULEYBUCKNER
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Whisk together the pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and oil. Beat in the eggs, then fold in the pumpkin mixture. Stir in the vanilla.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To make cream cheese frosting: Cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla. Spread frosting over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 435.3 mg, Sugar 40.6 g
PUMPKIN MAGIC CAKE WITH MAPLE CINNAMON WHIPPED CREAM
This magical confection is part pudding, part cake, entirely delicious.
Provided by Julie Hubert
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h45m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.
- Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a bowl.
- Combine milk, pumpkin, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Place egg yolks, white sugar, brown sugar, and water in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on high speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add butter. Increase speed to medium; beat until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in 3 batches, blending thoroughly after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl. Stir milk-pumpkin mixture slowly into the mixture until just combined; transfer to a separate bowl.
- Clean and dry out the bowl and beaters. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold 3/4 of the egg white mixture into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula; pour into the remaining egg whites, folding mixture in slowly until batter is smooth but still light and fluffy. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and center still jiggles slightly, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
- Beat heavy cream, maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 158.3 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 362.2 mg, Sugar 36.6 g
PUMPKIN PRALINE CAKE
Move over, pumpkin pie! And let your crowd eat cake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Heat brown sugar, butter and whipping cream in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Pour into ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Sprinkle with pecans.
- Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; set aside. Beat sugar, oil, eggs and pumpkin in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Gradually beat in flour mixture on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Place heatproof serving tray upside down onto pan; turn tray and pan over. Let pan remain over cake a few minutes. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg
SPICE CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING
Packed with cinnamon, sugar, ginger and nutmeg, this flavorful spice cake is perfect for fall.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round pans with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, scraping bowl frequently. Add milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and eggs. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in remaining cake ingredients until mixture is smooth and well blended. (Batter will be thick.) Spread about 2 1/2 cups batter in each pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run sharp knife around edges of pans; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 16 caramels on microwavable plate. Microwave on High 15 seconds or until softened. Roll each into ball; pinch one side of ball to form acorn shape. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In microwavable custard cup, heat 3 tablespoons chocolate chips and shortening on High 45 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip tops of acorns into chocolate; press one chocolate chip onto top of each acorn for stem. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Place on cookie sheet. Let stand until chocolate sets, about 15 minutes.
- In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in dulce de leche and 1 teaspoon vanilla, scraping bowl frequently. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add whipping cream and 1/8 teaspoon salt; beat until smooth and spreading consistency.
- Using serrated knife, cut rounded top off each cake layer to make a level surface. Spread about 3/4 cup frosting between cakes layers. Frost top and side with remaining frosting. Place acorns on top of cake. break cinnamon sticks as desired to resemble twigs; place with acorns on cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 80 g, TransFat 1 g
PUMPKIN CAKE WITH WHIPPED CINNAMON FROSTING
My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily convert it into a great carrot cake recipe: just use grated carrots in place of pumpkin and add raisins. -Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round pans with parchment; grease parchment., Beat eggs, sugar and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger and allspice; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in pumpkin and pecans., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. , Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, cinnamon and vanilla until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough cream to reach desired consistency., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Spread 3/4 cup frosting between layers; spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pumpkin purée. You can make your own by roasting a pumpkin, or you can buy it canned.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the frosting.
- If you don't have whipped cream on hand, you can make your own by beating heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Conclusion:
This pumpkin cake with whipped cinnamon frosting is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for autumn. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. With a few simple tips, you can make this cake at home and enjoy it with your family and friends.
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