Best 6 Mini Pumpkin Pound Cakes Recipes
Gather your family and friends around the table and indulge in the delightful flavors of mini pumpkin pound cakes, a perfect treat for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these individual-sized cakes are sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow guide will lead you through the steps of creating these delectable treats.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MINI PUMPKIN CAKES
I saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They're a hit at any fall gathering. -Jennifer Dorff, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h50m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in walnuts. Spoon by 1/2 cupfuls into 12 greased miniature fluted tube pans. Bake at 350° until set, about 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, water and maple flavoring until smooth; tint orange with red and yellow food coloring. Place wire racks with cakes over waxed paper. Spoon half of the glaze evenly over tops and sides of cakes, letting excess drip off. Let stand until glaze is set. Repeat with remaining glaze. , In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and water until smooth; tint green. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a #4 round pastry tip. Fill bag with green frosting. Pipe vines on the pumpkins. For stem, insert a Tootsie Roll piece in the center of each pumpkin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 152g carbohydrate (127g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MINI PUMPKIN CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the tops from the pumpkins and set aside. Hollow out the centers of each pumpkin and place the pumpkins onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, stirring in 1/4 cup of the pumpkin seeds at the end. Pour some cake batter into each pumpkin, filling halfway. Sprinkle the top of each with the remaining 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds.
- Lightly brush the cut side of each pumpkin top with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sugar. Place the pumpkin tops cut-side down on the other baking sheet.
- Put both baking sheets in the oven. Bake the pumpkin tops for about 25 minutes, and then set aside to cool. Bake the batter-filled pumpkins until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Put a pumpkin top on each pumpkin cake and serve with maple syrup.
MINI PUMPKIN POUND CAKES
These loaf cakes are always a winner, they always turn out great, they rise so high, and are so moist, if desired, you could add mini chocolate chips, or nuts, or both! If you like you could dust with icing sugar after baking.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 4 mini loaf cakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees, (second lowest position).
- Grease bottoms only of mini loaf pans.
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, oil; add eggs, until well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
- Combine/sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
- Add the dry mixture to egg mixture, with canned pumpkin; mix well.
- Pour/transfer into regular or fluted mini loaf pans, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until cake test done with toothpick.
MINI PUMPKIN CAKES WITH PRALINE SAUCE
My family's favorite holiday dessert is a real Southern treat. A warm praline sauce and sprinkling of pecans make each small pound cake even more decadent. -Diane Roark, Conway, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 loaves (3 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat the pumpkin, eggs, sugar, oil and butter until well blended. Gradually stir into dry ingredients just until blended. , Transfer to six greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cakes; top with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
MINI PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
So tasty, cute, and totally YUMMY! All the greatness of the original versions, but MINI! No need for a traditional water bath or for the lengthy cooling time.
Provided by Lisawas
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 2h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pumpkin pie spice, and flour in a small bowl.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs, pumpkin puree, sour cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and sugar and spice mixture; mix until smooth and thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture evenly into the mini pie crusts.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheesecakes are set, about 30 minutes. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for 90 minutes before serving.
- To serve, top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 19.7 g
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI BUNDT® CAKES
This family favorite dessert is the perfect conclusion to a holiday meal. Add this dessert to your family dinner anytime of the year or enjoy with a favorite beverage. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate adds a delicate yet tantalizing sweet twist. Top off with ice cream or whipped cream.
Provided by Mrs. T
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 45m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 2 mini fluted Bundt® pans with cooking spray.
- Combine sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add pumpkin puree; beat until well blended.
- Mix flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and ginger powder together in another bowl. Mix into pumpkin mixture. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 791.4 mg, Sugar 34 g
Tips:
- For perfectly moist cakes, use a combination of butter and oil.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy to incorporate air and create a tender crumb.
- Fold in the dry ingredients gradually to prevent overmixing, which can result in a tough texture.
- Use a light hand when mixing in the mashed pumpkin to avoid deflating the batter.
- Bake the cakes at a moderate temperature to prevent them from drying out.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Conclusion:
These mini pumpkin pound cakes are the perfect fall treat. They are moist, flavorful, and easy to make. With a variety of delicious frosting options to choose from, these cakes are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive dessert, give these mini pumpkin pound cakes a try!
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