I created this recipe last fall when I had a bumper crop of pumpkins. Many holiday desserts are high in fat and calories, but this cake is a healthier alternative. It's perfect for holiday entertaining-light enough to serve after a big meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift the flour, 1 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together twice; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla and salt on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time. Fold in pumpkin., Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour., Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove to a serving plate. Sprinkle top of cake with confectioners' sugar.
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Sharaf Dabbagh
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
ZOHAIB NIAZI
[email protected]This cake is delicious! It's the perfect fall dessert.
Rafiqul islam Khan
[email protected]I made this cake for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Rajiv Seenath
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy! I love the pumpkin flavor and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect addition.
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[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.
Ham Za
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Connie Huerter
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect fall dessert.
Sibusiso Motshabi
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was so moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Maxym Simachenko (Maxym Simachenko)
[email protected]This cake was okay, but I've had better. I think the frosting was a bit too heavy.
Cyann Roberson
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It didn't rise properly and it was very dense. I won't be making it again.
Humayoon Salam
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked it. I'll try baking it for a shorter time next time.
Tasnova Shehreen
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Joy Okonkwo
[email protected]I love this cake! It's my go-to recipe for pumpkin cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Laura Cronick
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.
Neno Nasser
[email protected]I made this cake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jaskaran Singh
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy! The pumpkin flavor is subtle but definitely there. The cream cheese frosting is a great addition.
Sheaik Juwel
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.
Levi Ackerman
[email protected]This pumpkin angel cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist and fluffy with a delicious pumpkin flavor. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.