PUMPKIN CAKE WITH WHIPPED CINNAMON FROSTING

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My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily convert it into a great carrot cake recipe: just use grated carrots in place of pumpkin and add raisins. -Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 to 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Cinnamon sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round pans with parchment; grease parchment., Beat eggs, sugar and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger and allspice; gradually beat into egg mixture. Stir in pumpkin and pecans., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. , Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove parchment. Cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, cinnamon and vanilla until creamy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and enough cream to reach desired consistency., Using a long serrated knife, cut each cake horizontally in half. Spread 3/4 cup frosting between layers; spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (82g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

James Greene
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This cake was so bad that I threw it away.


Mxnlight
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I would never make this cake again.


Big Dog Roman Reigns
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I'm really sorry, but I have to say that this cake was just awful.


Elektra Mason
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This cake was a waste of time and ingredients.


safdar danish
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe to others.


Onik onik
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Overall, I was a little disappointed with this recipe.


MdRasel Khin
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The cake didn't rise as much as I would have liked.


Pats Touch MakeUp
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The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste.


Abdullah Ch
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I would have liked the cake to be a little more moist.


Ozigbo Emeka
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.


christian nkume
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.


Muzzammil Ghori
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.


Afnan Toqeer
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin cake, but this one is an exception. It's really delicious.


Samuel Paintsil
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This cake is perfect for fall. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just right.


Peter Kamwaro
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


M Ameen
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This is the best pumpkin cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Sweet Anaf
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I wasn't sure how I would like the whipped cinnamon frosting, but it was actually really good. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Ahmed Jiya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.


Music store
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy.


NotYour Name
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This pumpkin cake was a hit with my family! The whipped cinnamon frosting is the perfect touch.