Pumpkin Oat Cake Recipe
Description: Imagine the essence of autumn captured in a delightful bundt cake – that’s precisely what this Pumpkin Oat Cake embodies. Packed with the warm flavors of pumpkin, oats, raisins, and nuts, it’s like a cozy slice of comfort on a plate, perfect for festive occasions or weeknight treats. By substituting half the oil with applesauce, you can even make it a healthier indulgence without compromising on taste.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Grains, Fruit, Vegetable, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 3 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 2 tsp | Pumpkin pie spice |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 cups | Golden brown sugar |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 3/4 cup | Canned solid-pack pumpkin |
| 1/2 cup | Quick oats |
| 1 cup | Oats |
| 1 1/2 cups | Mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Raisins |
| 1/2 cup | Dried cranberries |
| 2 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Powdered sugar |
| 4-6 tbsp | Milk (for icing) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 727
- Fat Content: 32.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 90.2mg
- Sodium Content: 651.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 100.2g
- Fiber Content: 4.7g
- Sugar Content: 47.9g
- Protein Content: 12.2g
Servings: 8
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Grease a 12-cup fluted tube pan generously to ensure easy removal of the cake after baking.
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Prepare the dry ingredients by mixing together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cloves in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, golden brown sugar, oil (or applesauce for a healthier option), milk, and canned solid-pack pumpkin. Use an electric mixer to blend the ingredients until they are well incorporated and form a smooth mixture.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients at low speed, ensuring that the batter remains smooth and well combined.
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Fold in the quick oats, regular oats, chopped nuts, raisins, and dried cranberries gently into the batter. This will add texture and flavor to your cake, creating a delightful blend of ingredients in every bite.
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Pour the batter into the prepared fluted tube pan, spreading it evenly to ensure even baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye on the cake towards the end of the baking time to avoid over-browning.
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While the cake is baking, you can prepare the icing. In a small saucepan, melt the butter until it turns lightly brown. Gradually add the powdered sugar and 4 to 6 tablespoons of milk, stirring continuously until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency for the icing.
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Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
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Carefully invert the pan onto a wire rack to release the cake. Let the cake cool completely before drizzling the prepared icing over the top.
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Serve slices of this Pumpkin Oat Cake with a warm cup of coffee or tea, and savor the comforting flavors of fall in every delicious bite.
Enjoy the cozy warmth and irresistible flavors of this Pumpkin Oat Cake, a true celebration of autumn in every mouthwatering slice! 🎃🍂
