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
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.
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James Greene
j_greene@yahoo.comThis cake was so bad that I threw it away.
Mxnlight
mxnlight34@hotmail.frI would never make this cake again.
Big Dog Roman Reigns
b_r@yahoo.comI'm really sorry, but I have to say that this cake was just awful.
Elektra Mason
m_e@yahoo.comThis cake was a waste of time and ingredients.
safdar danish
safdar-d@yahoo.comI wouldn't recommend this recipe to others.
Onik onik
o.onik@hotmail.frOverall, I was a little disappointed with this recipe.
MdRasel Khin
mdrasel_k13@gmail.comThe cake didn't rise as much as I would have liked.
Pats Touch MakeUp
m_p35@hotmail.comThe frosting was a little too sweet for my taste.
Abdullah Ch
abdullahc26@hotmail.co.ukI would have liked the cake to be a little more moist.
Ozigbo Emeka
eo@gmail.comThe cake was a little dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.
christian nkume
nkumec71@gmail.comThe cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
Muzzammil Ghori
ghori.muzzammil@yahoo.comThis cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.
Afnan Toqeer
t@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of pumpkin cake, but this one is an exception. It's really delicious.
Samuel Paintsil
samuel17@hotmail.comThis cake is perfect for fall. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are just right.
Peter Kamwaro
kamwaro@yahoo.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
M Ameen
ameen-m@yahoo.comThis is the best pumpkin cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.
Sweet Anaf
sweet_a@hotmail.comI 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
jiya@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.
Music store
s-m52@yahoo.comI'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
notyour.n@gmail.comThis pumpkin cake was a hit with my family! The whipped cinnamon frosting is the perfect touch.