Pumpkin Pound Cake: A Delicious Fall Dessert Recipe
Pumpkin Pound Cake is a delightful cake that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin with warm spices, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups canned pumpkin puree
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Each slice of Pumpkin Pound Cake contains approximately:
Calories: 320
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Sugar: 25g
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