PUMPKIN PECAN CAKE

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Packed with warm pumpkin flavor and spices, this lightened-up version of Shirley Dellinger's recipe baked up even taller than the original! But our Test Kitchen brought it in at just about half the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol-with 187 fewer calories per slice! That's a sweet success Shirley's family in Elwood, Indiana can savor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended. Stir in pecans., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 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 532 calories, Fat 31g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Craig Ogle
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The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I didn't have any pecans, so I used walnuts instead. It was still delicious.


Emdad Mobile
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


mdomer faruk
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a perfect fall dessert. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Mash Collins
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This cake is delicious! The pumpkin and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


T. srity
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shamim Ahasan
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's moist, flavorful, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Christina groves
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This cake is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Prince Rabby
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This cake was disappointing. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavors were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


GAZI 2003 ASHIK IMRAN
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I made this cake for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Kirilka Guncheva
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This cake is perfect for fall! The pumpkin and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Peace Anyanwu
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The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I didn't have any pecans, so I used walnuts instead. It was still delicious.


Mehreen faisalahmed
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Raul Gozman
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a perfect fall dessert. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Aree Hernandez
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This cake is delicious! The pumpkin and pecan flavors are perfect together, and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Baliks Baliks
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's moist, flavorful, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Rajput Brothers
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The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mwalim Mwalim
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This pumpkin pecan cake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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