MAKEOVER PUMPKIN CAKE

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This makeover recipe is a winner! Packed with warm pumpkin flavor and spices, it's taller than the original cake but weighs in with just about half the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and 187 fewer calories per piece. And if you ask us, that's sweet success no matter how you slice it.-Shirley Dellinger, Elwood, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; beat until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended. Stir in pecans. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Menna Ibraheem
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I made this pumpkin cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Quandale De emarxus
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this cake again.


Tahir Muhammad
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This pumpkin cake was a delicious and festive treat! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again for a fall gathering.


Mani Jutt
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This pumpkin cake is the best I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is creamy and sweet. I love that this recipe uses canned pumpkin, which makes it so easy to make. I will definitely be making this cake again and


Usama Rafiqe
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I made this cake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again for any special occasion.


Didar Molla
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This pumpkin cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, which makes it a great recipe for busy weeknights. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. My family loves


Ojiobi Chisom
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I made this cake for a fall party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious


Chomunorwa Kuzozviranga
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This cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kanju Don Nawaz
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this cake again.


Rahmot Rahmot
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This pumpkin cake was a delicious and festive treat! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again for a fall gathering.


Laksan Laksan
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This pumpkin cake is the best I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is creamy and sweet. I love that this recipe uses canned pumpkin, which makes it so easy to make. I will definitely be making this cake again and


Sandy Yassin
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I made this cake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again for any special occasion.


IQRAR KALADI
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, which makes it a great recipe for busy weeknights. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. My family loves this cak


Ashwell Loots
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this cake was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this cake again.


Timothy Hazzlerigg
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This pumpkin cake is the best I've ever had! The cake is moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is creamy and sweet. I love that this recipe uses canned pumpkin, which makes it so easy to make. I will definitely be making this cake again and


Shayal Prasad
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I made this cake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this cake again for any special occasion.


Emily Armour
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use canned pumpkin, which makes it a great recipe for busy weeknights. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. My family loves this cak


Jasmin Elizalde
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely make this cake again.


Batoh Squad
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I made this cake for a fall party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious


MD saown Sheikh
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This pumpkin cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.