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.

NaYan Ivy
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This is the best pumpkin cake recipe I've found. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Honeybee 715
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of pecans. The cake was still delicious!


Zahoor Ahamad
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This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Demetria Moss
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I'm going to try making this cake with chocolate chips next time.


Samiul is
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was good.


Kyle Day
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This cake is the perfect dessert for a fall party.


Liyah Torres
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow. The cake turned out great!


Nilu Yadav
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Md rajib Rana
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was a big hit!


Madison Churchward
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This is the best pumpkin cake I've ever had!


Slime Swervo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the cake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ocean Stewart
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The cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Riley Reynolds
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or holiday gatherings.


Azhar Prince Official
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This cake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.


Troy Howard
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this cake was surprisingly good. It was light and fluffy, with a delicate pumpkin flavor.


Muhammad Imran Gujjar
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Anime Kid
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This pumpkin cake is a fall favorite in my house! It's moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I love that it's also easy to make.