GINGER PUMPKIN CAKE

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Field editor Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania writes, "Traditional gingerbread is my father's favorite. But he says that this gingerbread-like cake featuring pumpkin really hits the spot, too. It's wonderful serve warm or cold."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 large egg whites
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons molasses
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the pumpkin, corn syrup, molasses and orange zest until blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add to pumpkin mixture, beating on low speed just until moistened., Pour mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DBZ Taye
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This cake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect fall dessert.


M ARBAB ALI
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Anees Malik
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin cake, but this one is amazing. The ginger adds a really nice flavor.


Jeanny Bohanon
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This cake is absolutely delicious. The ginger and pumpkin flavors are perfectly balanced.


Mike Peek
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I love this cake! It's my go-to fall dessert.


Precious onyenwe
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The ginger and pumpkin flavors are a perfect match.


Rasel Ahmed Anik
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect fall dessert.


Susie Cavazos
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The ginger and pumpkin flavors were subtle but present.


Humble Godwin
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cake. The ginger flavor really helped to balance out the pumpkin.


Maheem Mallah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and fluffy, and the ginger and pumpkin flavors were perfectly balanced.


Liberty Ledford
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Michael Mkhize
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The ginger and pumpkin flavors are a perfect combination.


Bushrat Dawood
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This cake is the perfect fall treat. The ginger and pumpkin flavors are warm and comforting, and the cake is moist and fluffy.


Janina Geerman
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Nima Rinzin
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This cake was a hit! I brought it to a potluck and everyone loved it. The ginger and pumpkin flavors were perfect together, and the cake was moist and fluffy.